Emery 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

Emery Rank #70
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #70 for Emery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

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 Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Emery at #70 in the United States.

What do Emery and Maya mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emery and Maya boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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