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Mai vs Anaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anaya

Girl #405 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has answered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Indian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mai Rank #3,216
Anaya Rank #405

Anaya is more popular, ranked #405 vs #3216 for Mai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Anaya more popular?

Anaya is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Anaya mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Anaya means "God has answered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mai and Anaya boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Anaya is primarily a girl name.

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