Maddy vs Miyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Miyah

Girl #2,913 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,913
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddy Rank #2,780
Miyah Rank #2,913

Maddy is more popular, ranked #2780 vs #2913 for Miyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Miyah ___

  • Miyah Rose
  • Miyah Grace
  • Miyah Lynn
  • Miyah Jade
  • Miyah Skye
  • Miyah Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

If you choose Miyah

Amiyah Niya Kai Zara Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddy or Miyah more popular?

Maddy is more popular, ranked #2780 compared to Miyah at #2913 in the United States.

What do Maddy and Miyah mean?

Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin). Miyah means "beautiful, graceful" (Japanese origin).

Are Maddy and Miyah boy or girl names?

Maddy is primarily a girl name. Miyah is primarily a girl name.

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