Mavis vs Zariyah

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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Zariyah

Girl #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, blossom, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American African American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zari, Ri

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Popularity Comparison

Mavis Rank #566
Zariyah Rank #619

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 vs #619 for Zariyah.

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

Zariyah ___

  • Zariyah Rose
  • Zariyah Grace
  • Zariyah Nicole
  • Zariyah Jade
  • Zariyah Simone
  • Zariyah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mavis

Hattie Clive Olive Clarence Blythe

If you choose Zariyah

Amara Aaliyah Isaiah Zara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mavis or Zariyah more popular?

Mavis is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Zariyah at #619 in the United States.

What do Mavis and Zariyah mean?

Mavis means "song thrush, songbird" (Old French origin). Zariyah means "flower, blossom, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Mavis and Zariyah boy or girl names?

Mavis is primarily a girl name. Zariyah is primarily a girl name.

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