Maeva vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maeva

Girl #1,315 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"welcome, greetings"

Origin: Tahitian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

French Polynesian Tahitian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,315
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Eva, Evie

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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

Maeva Rank #1,315
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1315 for Maeva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maeva ___

  • Maeva Rose
  • Maeva Claire
  • Maeva Louise
  • Maeva Grace
  • Maeva Elise
  • Maeva Isabelle

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 Maeva

Maia Lena Océane Théo Lucie

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maeva or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maeva at #1315 in the United States.

What do Maeva and Mia mean?

Maeva means "welcome, greetings" (Tahitian/Polynesian origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Maeva and Mia boy or girl names?

Maeva is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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