Jade vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Jade Rank #84
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #84 for Jade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

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 Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Jade at #84 in the United States.

What do Jade and Maya mean?

Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jade and Maya boy or girl names?

Jade is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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