Aba vs Macy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aba

Boy #30,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Thursday"

Origin: Akan / Fante

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Fante

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,013
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Macy

Girl #663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy, Normandy"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#663
Total SSA Count
440
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aba Rank #30,013
Macy Rank #663

Macy is more popular, ranked #663 vs #30013 for Aba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aba ___

  • Aba Kofi
  • Aba Kwame
  • Aba Mensah
  • Aba Asante
  • Aba Boateng

Macy ___

  • Macy Jane
  • Macy Claire
  • Macy Elizabeth
  • Macy Grace
  • Macy Anne
  • Macy Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aba

Kofi Abena Kwame Akua Yaw

If you choose Macy

Lucy Lily Ella Owen Jack

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aba or Macy more popular?

Macy is more popular, ranked #663 compared to Aba at #30013 in the United States.

What do Aba and Macy mean?

Aba means "born on Thursday" (Akan / Fante origin). Macy means "from Massy, Normandy" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Aba and Macy boy or girl names?

Aba is primarily a boy name. Macy is primarily a girl name.

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