Cecilia vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilia ___

  • Cecilia Rose
  • Cecilia Jane
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Cecilia Louise
  • Cecilia Marie
  • Cecilia Faith

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 Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Maya mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecilia and Maya boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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