Mai vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Mai Rank #3,216
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

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 Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Mia mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mai and Mia boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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