Daphne vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #191 for Daphne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

  • Daphne Rose
  • Daphne Elizabeth
  • Daphne Jane
  • Daphne Louise
  • Daphne Marie
  • Daphne Claire

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 Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Maya mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daphne and Maya boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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