Basil vs Mahia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,026
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Baz

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Mahia

Girl #6,294 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"chosen, selected"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Maori Hawaiian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,294
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Hia, Mia

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Popularity Comparison

Basil Rank #2,026
Mahia Rank #6,294

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #6294 for Mahia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Basil ___

  • Basil Oliver
  • Basil James
  • Basil Henry
  • Basil Edward
  • Basil George
  • Basil Frederick

Mahia ___

  • Mahia Rose
  • Mahia Grace
  • Mahia Luna
  • Mahia Claire
  • Mahia Jade
  • Mahia Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Basil

Cecil Rupert Jasper Cressida Cordelia

If you choose Mahia

Aria Leilani Malia Kaia Naia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basil or Mahia more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Mahia at #6294 in the United States.

What do Basil and Mahia mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Mahia means "chosen, selected" (Arabic origin).

Are Basil and Mahia boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Mahia is primarily a girl name.

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