Kaitlin vs Mayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaitlin

Girl #5,120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,120
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Kaity

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaitlin Rank #5,120
Mayan Rank #5,149

Kaitlin is more popular, ranked #5120 vs #5149 for Mayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaitlin ___

  • Kaitlin Marie
  • Kaitlin Anne
  • Kaitlin Elizabeth
  • Kaitlin Grace
  • Kaitlin Rose
  • Kaitlin Jane

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaitlin

Maeve Siobhan Declan Brendan Fiona

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaitlin or Mayan more popular?

Kaitlin is more popular, ranked #5120 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Kaitlin and Mayan mean?

Kaitlin means "pure, chaste" (Greek origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaitlin and Mayan boy or girl names?

Kaitlin is primarily a girl name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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