Maya vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"illusion, magic"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Maya Rank #51

Mary Rank #132

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #132 for Mary.

Is Maya or Mary more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Maya and Mary mean?

Maya means "illusion, magic" (Sanskrit origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maya and Mary boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.