Daisy vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daisy

Girl #76 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the daisy flower"

Origin: Latin (bellis perennis)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
3,091
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dais

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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

Daisy Rank #76
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #76 for Daisy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daisy ___

  • Daisy Rose
  • Daisy Jane
  • Daisy Mae
  • Daisy Claire
  • Daisy Louise
  • Daisy June

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 Daisy

Violet Lily Ivy Jasper Finn

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daisy or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Daisy at #76 in the United States.

What do Daisy and Maya mean?

Daisy means "the daisy flower" (Latin (bellis perennis) origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daisy and Maya boy or girl names?

Daisy is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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