Karissa vs Mayeli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayeli

Girl #2,620 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Nahuatl/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,620
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maye, Eli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Karissa Rank #2,663
Mayeli Rank #2,620

Mayeli is more popular, ranked #2620 vs #2663 for Karissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karissa ___

  • Karissa Lynn
  • Karissa Marie
  • Karissa Anne
  • Karissa Grace
  • Karissa Nicole
  • Karissa Dawn

Mayeli ___

  • Mayeli Rose
  • Mayeli Sofia
  • Mayeli Isabel
  • Mayeli Luz
  • Mayeli Carmen
  • Mayeli Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karissa

Marissa Brianna Ryan Tyler Melissa

If you choose Mayeli

Xiomara Dulce Esperanza Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karissa or Mayeli more popular?

Mayeli is more popular, ranked #2620 compared to Karissa at #2663 in the United States.

What do Karissa and Mayeli mean?

Karissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). Mayeli means "beautiful, lovely" (Nahuatl/Spanish origin).

Are Karissa and Mayeli boy or girl names?

Karissa is primarily a girl name. Mayeli is primarily a girl name.

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