Kyla vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyla

Girl #547 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#547
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

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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

Kyla Rank #547
Mavis Rank #566

Kyla is more popular, ranked #547 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kyla ___

  • Kyla Marie
  • Kyla Grace
  • Kyla Rose
  • Kyla Anne
  • Kyla Elizabeth
  • Kyla Renee

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 Kyla

Liam Finn Isla Rowan Callum

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyla or Mavis more popular?

Kyla is more popular, ranked #547 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Kyla and Mavis mean?

Kyla means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Kyla and Mavis boy or girl names?

Kyla is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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