Madison vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Girl #46 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud, son of Matthew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
4,563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

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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

Madison Rank #46
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #46 for Madison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

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 Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Madison and Mia mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Madison and Mia boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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