Ericka vs Maja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ericka Rank #3,903
Maja Rank #3,976

Ericka is more popular, ranked #3903 vs #3976 for Maja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ericka ___

  • Ericka Marie
  • Ericka Lynn
  • Ericka Jo
  • Ericka Rose
  • Ericka Dawn
  • Ericka Nicole

Maja ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ericka

Brandon Derek Monica Kendra Jason

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ericka or Maja more popular?

Ericka is more popular, ranked #3903 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Ericka and Maja mean?

Ericka means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin). Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin).

Are Ericka and Maja boy or girl names?

Ericka is primarily a girl name. Maja is primarily a girl name.

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