Cate vs Maylah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,136
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cate

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Maylah

Girl #5,195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring, bitter grace"

Origin: Latin/Hebrew blend

Cultural Roots

American English Modern Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,195
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Maye

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Maylah Rank #5,195

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 vs #5195 for Maylah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

Maylah ___

  • Maylah Rose
  • Maylah Grace
  • Maylah Ann
  • Maylah Jane
  • Maylah Elizabeth
  • Maylah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Maylah

Kayla Layla Zoe Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Maylah more popular?

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 compared to Maylah at #5195 in the United States.

What do Cate and Maylah mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Maylah means "spring, bitter grace" (Latin/Hebrew blend origin).

Are Cate and Maylah boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Maylah is primarily a girl name.

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