Emory vs Maia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emory Rank #330
Maia Rank #459

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 vs #459 for Maia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Maia more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Emory and Maia mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Emory and Maia boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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