Mallory vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mallory Rank #412
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

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 Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mallory or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Mallory and Mia mean?

Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mallory and Mia boy or girl names?

Mallory is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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