Kayci vs Maiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayci

Girl #5,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, vigilant, watchful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,128
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kace

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Maiah

Girl #5,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water, spring"

Origin: Hebrew (mayim)

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Sanskrit Greek Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,296
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, May

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Popularity Comparison

Kayci Rank #5,128
Maiah Rank #5,296

Kayci is more popular, ranked #5128 vs #5296 for Maiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayci ___

  • Kayci Marie
  • Kayci Lynn
  • Kayci Elizabeth
  • Kayci Ann
  • Kayci Grace
  • Kayci Renee

Maiah ___

  • Maiah Grace
  • Maiah Rose
  • Maiah Elise
  • Maiah Dawn
  • Maiah Fern
  • Maiah Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayci

Brynn Reece Quinn Rylee Brady

If you choose Maiah

Luna Zara Aria Kai Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayci or Maiah more popular?

Kayci is more popular, ranked #5128 compared to Maiah at #5296 in the United States.

What do Kayci and Maiah mean?

Kayci means "alert, vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maiah means "water, spring" (Hebrew (mayim) origin).

Are Kayci and Maiah boy or girl names?

Kayci is primarily a girl name. Maiah is primarily a girl name.

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