Anaya vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anaya

Girl #405 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has answered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Indian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ana, Naya, Annie

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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

Anaya Rank #405
Mavis Rank #566

Anaya is more popular, ranked #405 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anaya ___

  • Anaya Rose
  • Anaya Grace
  • Anaya Faith
  • Anaya Simone
  • Anaya Marie
  • Anaya Joy

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 Anaya

Elijah Amara Isaiah Nadia Jaylen

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anaya or Mavis more popular?

Anaya is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Anaya and Mavis mean?

Anaya means "God has answered" (Hebrew origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Anaya and Mavis boy or girl names?

Anaya is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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