Madalyn vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madalyn Rank #932
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #932 for Madalyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madalyn ___

  • Madalyn Rose
  • Madalyn Grace
  • Madalyn Anne
  • Madalyn Claire
  • Madalyn Joy
  • Madalyn Kate

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madalyn

Eleanor Charlotte Oliver Henry Elise

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madalyn or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madalyn at #932 in the United States.

What do Madalyn and Mia mean?

Madalyn means "woman from Magdala, high tower" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Madalyn and Mia boy or girl names?

Madalyn is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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