Kaiyah vs Maddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kaiyah Rank #2,631
Maddy Rank #2,780

Kaiyah is more popular, ranked #2631 vs #2780 for Maddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaiyah ___

  • Kaiyah Rose
  • Kaiyah Marie
  • Kaiyah Lynn
  • Kaiyah Belle
  • Kaiyah Jade
  • Kaiyah Pearl

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaiyah

Mila Zara Aiden Kai Naomi

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiyah or Maddy more popular?

Kaiyah is more popular, ranked #2631 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Kaiyah and Maddy mean?

Kaiyah means "sea, ocean" (Hawaiian origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Kaiyah and Maddy boy or girl names?

Kaiyah is primarily a girl name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.

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