Alden vs Maiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#577
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Maiah

Girl #5,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water, spring"

Origin: Hebrew (mayim)

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Sanskrit Greek Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,296
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, May

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Popularity Comparison

Alden Rank #577
Maiah Rank #5,296

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #5296 for Maiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alden ___

  • Alden James
  • Alden Thomas
  • Alden Cole
  • Alden Reid
  • Alden Grey
  • Alden Brooks

Maiah ___

  • Maiah Grace
  • Maiah Rose
  • Maiah Elise
  • Maiah Dawn
  • Maiah Fern
  • Maiah Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alden

Thea Rowan Fletcher Piper Gus

If you choose Maiah

Luna Zara Aria Kai Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alden or Maiah more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Maiah at #5296 in the United States.

What do Alden and Maiah mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Maiah means "water, spring" (Hebrew (mayim) origin).

Are Alden and Maiah boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Maiah is primarily a girl name.

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