Emeli vs Maja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeli

Girl #3,848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emi, Emmie

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Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emeli Rank #3,848
Maja Rank #3,976

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 vs #3976 for Maja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeli ___

  • Emeli Rose
  • Emeli Grace
  • Emeli Jane
  • Emeli Claire
  • Emeli Ann

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emeli

Sophie Charlotte Olivia Liam Ethan

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeli or Maja more popular?

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Emeli and Maja mean?

Emeli means "rival, eager to excel, industrious" (Latin origin). Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin).

Are Emeli and Maja boy or girl names?

Emeli is primarily a girl name. Maja is primarily a girl name.

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