Mavis vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mavis Rank #566
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #566 for Mavis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mavis ___

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

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 Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Mia mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Mavis and Mia boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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