Arya vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arya

Girl #162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Aryan, noble people"

Origin: Indo-Iranian

Cultural Roots

Indian Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
1,863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
4,220
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May

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Popularity Comparison

Arya Rank #162
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #162 for Arya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arya ___

  • Arya Rose
  • Arya Grace
  • Arya Marie
  • Arya Jane
  • Arya Elizabeth
  • Arya Jade

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 Arya

Sansa Bran Luna Finn Zara

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arya or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Arya at #162 in the United States.

What do Arya and Maya mean?

Arya means "Aryan, noble people" (Indo-Iranian origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arya and Maya boy or girl names?

Arya is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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