Alayia vs Maja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alayia

Girl #4,000 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, sublime, the highest"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,000
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layia, Ali

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Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alayia Rank #4,000
Maja Rank #3,976

Maja is more popular, ranked #3976 vs #4000 for Alayia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alayia ___

  • Alayia Rose
  • Alayia Mae
  • Alayia Grace
  • Alayia Faith
  • Alayia Marie

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alayia

Aaliyah Amara Zara Imani Malik

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alayia or Maja more popular?

Maja is more popular, ranked #3976 compared to Alayia at #4000 in the United States.

What do Alayia and Maja mean?

Alayia means "exalted, sublime, the highest" (Arabic origin). Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin).

Are Alayia and Maja boy or girl names?

Alayia is primarily a girl name. Maja is primarily a girl name.

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