Abigail vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
5,499
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigail Rank #32
Maya Rank #51

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 vs #51 for Maya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigail ___

  • Abigail Grace
  • Abigail Rose
  • Abigail Jane
  • Abigail Mae
  • Abigail Elizabeth
  • Abigail Kate

Maya ___

  • Maya Rose
  • Maya Grace
  • Maya Elizabeth
  • Maya Anne
  • Maya Lynn
  • Maya Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigail

Hannah Samuel Benjamin Naomi Caleb

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigail or Maya more popular?

Abigail is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Maya mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abigail and Maya boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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