Mav vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,325
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mia

Boy #5,385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, my own"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Dutch Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,385
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325
Mia Rank #5,385

Mia is more popular, ranked #5385 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5385 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Mia mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Mia means "mine, my own" (Latin origin).

Are Mav and Mia boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a boy name.

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