Lylah vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Lylah Rank #545
Mavis Rank #566

Lylah is more popular, ranked #545 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

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 Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lylah or Mavis more popular?

Lylah is more popular, ranked #545 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Lylah and Mavis mean?

Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Lylah and Mavis boy or girl names?

Lylah is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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