Hazel 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

Hazel Rank #19
Maya Rank #51

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #51 for Maya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

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 Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Maya more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Maya mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hazel and Maya boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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