Madi vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madi

Girl #4,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,004
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Madi Rank #4,004
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4004 for Madi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madi ___

  • Madi Grace
  • Madi Rose
  • Madi Lynn
  • Madi Elizabeth
  • Madi Claire
  • Madi Jane

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 Madi

Zoe Lily Noah Liam Emma

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madi or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madi at #4004 in the United States.

What do Madi and Mia mean?

Madi means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Madi and Mia boy or girl names?

Madi is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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