Colette vs Maia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colette

Girl #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
789
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Coco, Lettie, Letty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colette Rank #400
Maia Rank #459

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #459 for Maia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colette ___

  • Colette Marie
  • Colette Rose
  • Colette Simone
  • Colette Grace
  • Colette Anne
  • Colette Elise

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Maia more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Colette and Maia mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Colette and Maia boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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