Anja vs Mai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anja

Girl #3,277 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,277
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

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Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anja Rank #3,277
Mai Rank #3,216

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 vs #3277 for Anja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anja ___

  • Anja Marie
  • Anja Lise
  • Anja Kristin
  • Anja Sofie
  • Anja Helena
  • Anja Ingrid

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anja or Mai more popular?

Mai is more popular, ranked #3216 compared to Anja at #3277 in the United States.

What do Anja and Mai mean?

Anja means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Anja and Mai boy or girl names?

Anja is primarily a girl name. Mai is primarily a girl name.

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