Chani 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

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Popularity Comparison

Chani Rank #6,652
Maayan Rank #6,596

Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 vs #6652 for Chani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chani ___

  • Chani Rose
  • Chani Miriam
  • Chani Leah
  • Chani Sarah
  • Chani Ruth
  • Chani Esther

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 Chani

Talia Rivka Dovi Ari Yael

If you choose Maayan

Noa Tamar Yarden Eitan Rotem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chani or Maayan more popular?

Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 compared to Chani at #6652 in the United States.

What do Chani and Maayan mean?

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

Are Chani and Maayan boy or girl names?

Chani is primarily a girl name. Maayan is primarily a girl name.

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