Ella vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Maya Rank #51

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #51 for Maya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

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 Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Maya more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Ella and Maya mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Maya boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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