Amayah vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amayah

Girl #700 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"close to God, Yahweh has answered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#700
Total SSA Count
401
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Ama, Maya

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Mavis

Girl #566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush, songbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
532
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, Mavie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amayah Rank #700
Mavis Rank #566

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #700 for Amayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amayah ___

  • Amayah Rose
  • Amayah Grace
  • Amayah Lynn
  • Amayah Joy
  • Amayah Marie
  • Amayah Faith

Mavis ___

  • Mavis June
  • Mavis Pearl
  • Mavis Rose
  • Mavis Grace
  • Mavis Irene
  • Mavis Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amayah

Isaiah Elijah Aaliyah Zara Kayla

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amayah or Mavis more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Amayah at #700 in the United States.

What do Amayah and Mavis mean?

Amayah means "close to God, Yahweh has answered" (Hebrew origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Amayah and Mavis boy or girl names?

Amayah is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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