Maddison 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

Popularity Comparison

Maddison Rank #487
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #487 for Maddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

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 Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddison or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maddison at #487 in the United States.

What do Maddison and Mia mean?

Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Maddison and Mia boy or girl names?

Maddison is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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