Bae vs Maayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maayan

Girl #6,596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, water source"

Origin: Hebrew מַעְיָן

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,596
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maya, May

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bae Rank #43,407
Maayan Rank #6,596

Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 vs #43407 for Bae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bae ___

No pairings available yet.

Maayan ___

  • Maayan Tal
  • Maayan Lior
  • Maayan Shira
  • Maayan Noa
  • Maayan Ayelet
  • Maayan Yael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bae

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Maayan

Noa Tamar Yarden Eitan Rotem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bae or Maayan more popular?

Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 compared to Bae at #43407 in the United States.

What do Bae and Maayan mean?

Maayan means "spring of water, water source" (Hebrew מַעְיָן origin).

Are Bae and Maayan boy or girl names?

Bae is primarily a girl name. Maayan is primarily a girl name.

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