Ariyah vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ariyah Rank #343
Mae Rank #530

Ariyah is more popular, ranked #343 vs #530 for Mae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariyah ___

  • Ariyah Grace
  • Ariyah Jade
  • Ariyah Nicole
  • Ariyah Simone
  • Ariyah Faith
  • Ariyah Nova

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ariyah

Zara Naomi Elijah Isaiah Amara

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariyah or Mae more popular?

Ariyah is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Ariyah and Mae mean?

Ariyah means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Ariyah and Mae boy or girl names?

Ariyah is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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