Clarke vs Mayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Mayla

Girl #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, beloved"

Origin: Modern American blend

Cultural Roots

American Middle Eastern influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Mayla Rank #1,766

Mayla is more popular, ranked #1766 vs #1872 for Clarke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

Mayla ___

  • Mayla Rose
  • Mayla Grace
  • Mayla Belle
  • Mayla Jade
  • Mayla Lynn
  • Mayla Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Mayla

Avery Harper Logan Olivia Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Mayla more popular?

Mayla is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Mayla mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Mayla means "graceful, beloved" (Modern American blend origin).

Are Clarke and Mayla boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Mayla is primarily a girl name.

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