Daniela vs Maia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniela

Girl #279 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Eastern European Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#279
Total SSA Count
1,128
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dani, Ella, Dana

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Maia

Girl #459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, great one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English Hawaiian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#459
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daniela Rank #279
Maia Rank #459

Daniela is more popular, ranked #279 vs #459 for Maia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniela ___

  • Daniela Marie
  • Daniela Rose
  • Daniela Sofia
  • Daniela Valentina
  • Daniela Isabel
  • Daniela Grace

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 Daniela

Isabella Valentina Lucas Sebastian Sophia

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniela or Maia more popular?

Daniela is more popular, ranked #279 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Daniela and Maia mean?

Daniela means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Daniela and Maia boy or girl names?

Daniela is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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