Maya vs Kaja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"illusion, magic"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Maya Rank #51

Kaja Rank #6,386

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #6386 for Kaja.

Is Maya or Kaja more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Maya and Kaja mean?

Maya means "illusion, magic" (Sanskrit origin). Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Maya and Kaja boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Kaja is primarily a girl name.