Leah vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"illusion, magic"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Leah Rank #53

Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #53 for Leah.

Is Leah or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Leah at #53 in the United States.

What do Leah and Maya mean?

Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin). Maya means "illusion, magic" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Leah and Maya boy or girl names?

Leah is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.