Mia vs Mav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Mav more popular?

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

What do Mia and Mav mean?

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

Are Mia and Mav boy or girl names?

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

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