Mavis vs Nylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nylah

Girl #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, one who attains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#451
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Nylah Rank #451

Nylah is more popular, ranked #451 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

Nylah ___

  • Nylah Grace
  • Nylah Rose
  • Nylah Simone
  • Nylah Marie
  • Nylah Jade
  • Nylah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Nylah

Zara Amara Kai Leila Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Nylah more popular?

Nylah is more popular, ranked #451 compared to Mavis at #566 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Nylah mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Nylah means "champion, one who attains" (Arabic origin).

Are Mavis and Nylah boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Nylah is primarily a girl name.

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