Maia vs Mia

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

Similar Names

Mae Mavis Cleo
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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

Maia Rank #459
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #459 for Maia.

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

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 Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maia or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Maia and Mia mean?

Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Maia and Mia boy or girl names?

Maia is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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