Madilyn 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

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Popularity Comparison

Madilyn Rank #420
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #420 for Madilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madilyn ___

  • Madilyn Rose
  • Madilyn Grace
  • Madilyn Claire
  • Madilyn Faith
  • Madilyn Anne
  • Madilyn Belle

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 Madilyn

Abigail Olivia Charlotte Landon Ethan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madilyn or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madilyn at #420 in the United States.

What do Madilyn and Mia mean?

Madilyn means "high tower" (Hebrew origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Madilyn and Mia boy or girl names?

Madilyn is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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