Lea vs Maci

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lea Rank #834
Maci Rank #790

Maci is more popular, ranked #790 vs #834 for Lea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lea ___

  • Lea Marie
  • Lea Sophie
  • Lea Grace
  • Lea Victoria
  • Lea Claire
  • Lea Simone

Maci ___

  • Maci Grace
  • Maci Lynn
  • Maci Rose
  • Maci Marie
  • Maci Dawn
  • Maci Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

If you choose Maci

Kylie Brynn Hayden Tyler Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lea or Maci more popular?

Maci is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lea and Maci mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Maci means "weapon, mace" (Old French origin).

Are Lea and Maci boy or girl names?

Lea is primarily a girl name. Maci is primarily a girl name.

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