Maisy vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maisy

Girl #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Scottish/Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#801
Total SSA Count
350
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mais, May

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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

Maisy Rank #801
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #801 for Maisy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maisy ___

  • Maisy Rose
  • Maisy Jane
  • Maisy Grace
  • Maisy Claire
  • Maisy Belle
  • Maisy Lou

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 Maisy

Daisy Poppy Theo Archie Elsie

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maisy or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maisy at #801 in the United States.

What do Maisy and Mia mean?

Maisy means "pearl" (Scottish/Greek origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Maisy and Mia boy or girl names?

Maisy is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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