Cora vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cori, Corie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #102 for Cora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cora ___

  • Cora Jane
  • Cora Mae
  • Cora Louise
  • Cora Belle
  • Cora Anne
  • Cora Grace

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 Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Maya mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cora and Maya boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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