Kova vs Mayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kova

Girl #5,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Czech Slovak Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,083
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

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

Kova Rank #5,083
Mayan Rank #5,149

Kova is more popular, ranked #5083 vs #5149 for Mayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kova ___

  • Kova Rose
  • Kova Mae
  • Kova Jade
  • Kova Sloane
  • Kova Lane
  • Kova Blue

Mayan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kova

Nova Zara Lena Milo Jax

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kova or Mayan more popular?

Kova is more popular, ranked #5083 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Kova and Mayan mean?

Kova means "helmet, protection" (Hebrew origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kova and Mayan boy or girl names?

Kova is primarily a girl name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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