Maya vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"illusion, magic"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

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Maya Rank #51

Elsie Rank #155

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #155 for Elsie.

Is Maya or Elsie more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Maya and Elsie mean?

Maya means "illusion, magic" (Sanskrit origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Maya and Elsie boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.