Maia vs Mavis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maia

Girl #459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, great one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English Hawaiian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#459
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Mavis

Girl #566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song thrush, songbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
532
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mave, Mavie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maia Rank #459
Mavis Rank #566

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Mavis ___

  • Mavis June
  • Mavis Pearl
  • Mavis Rose
  • Mavis Grace
  • Mavis Irene
  • Mavis Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maia or Mavis more popular?

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Maia and Mavis mean?

Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin). Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin).

Are Maia and Mavis boy or girl names?

Maia is primarily a girl name. Mavis is primarily a girl name.

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