Ava vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Maya Rank #51

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #51 for Maya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

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 Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Maya more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Ava and Maya mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ava and Maya boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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