Dana vs Maylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Maylee Rank #1,021

Maylee is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1076 for Dana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Maylee more popular?

Maylee is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Dana and Maylee mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Dana and Maylee boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Maylee is primarily a girl name.

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