Maeve vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maeve

Girl #75 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
3,098
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May, Maie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maeve Rank #75
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #75 for Maeve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maeve ___

  • Maeve Rose
  • Maeve Eileen
  • Maeve Grace
  • Maeve Josephine
  • Maeve Brigid
  • Maeve Kate

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 Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maeve or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maeve at #75 in the United States.

What do Maeve and Mia mean?

Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Maeve and Mia boy or girl names?

Maeve is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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