Lana vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lana Rank #374
Mae Rank #530

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 vs #530 for Mae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana Claire

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lana or Mae more popular?

Lana is more popular, ranked #374 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Lana and Mae mean?

Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lana and Mae boy or girl names?

Lana is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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