Mavis vs Mya

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

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Mya

Girl #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
853
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Mi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Mya Rank #366

Mya is more popular, ranked #366 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

Mya ___

  • Mya Grace
  • Mya Rose
  • Mya Jade
  • Mya Belle
  • Mya Renee
  • Mya Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Mya

Zara Kai Aria Leo Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Mya more popular?

Mya is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Mya mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Mya means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mavis and Mya boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Mya is primarily a girl name.

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