Ayelet vs Mayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayelet

Girl #5,121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"doe, gazelle"

Origin: Hebrew ayal

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,121
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aya, Yeli, Leti

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ayelet Rank #5,121
Mayan Rank #5,149

Ayelet is more popular, ranked #5121 vs #5149 for Mayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayelet ___

  • Ayelet Miriam
  • Ayelet Noa
  • Ayelet Shira
  • Ayelet Tamar
  • Ayelet Aviva
  • Ayelet Leah

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayelet

Yael Noa Tali Eitan Avi

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayelet or Mayan more popular?

Ayelet is more popular, ranked #5121 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Ayelet and Mayan mean?

Ayelet means "doe, gazelle" (Hebrew ayal origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ayelet and Mayan boy or girl names?

Ayelet is primarily a girl name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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