Isla vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isla

Girl #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland

Cultural Roots

Scottish Spanish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35
Total SSA Count
5,367
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Izzy

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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

Isla Rank #35
Maya Rank #51

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 vs #51 for Maya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isla ___

  • Isla Grace
  • Isla Rose
  • Isla Mae
  • Isla Kate
  • Isla Jean
  • Isla Claire

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 Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isla or Maya more popular?

Isla is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Isla and Maya mean?

Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isla and Maya boy or girl names?

Isla is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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