Estrella vs Maia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estrella

Girl #620 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#620
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ella, Stella, Essy

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Estrella Rank #620
Maia Rank #459

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 vs #620 for Estrella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Estrella ___

  • Estrella Maria
  • Estrella Rose
  • Estrella Carmen
  • Estrella Lucia
  • Estrella Isabel
  • Estrella Valentina

Maia ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Estrella

Luna Sol Aurora Mateo Diego

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estrella or Maia more popular?

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 compared to Estrella at #620 in the United States.

What do Estrella and Maia mean?

Estrella means "star" (Spanish/Latin origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Estrella and Maia boy or girl names?

Estrella is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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