Lea vs Maylee

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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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lea Rank #834
Maylee Rank #1,021

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 vs #1021 for Maylee.

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

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lea or Maylee more popular?

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do Lea and Maylee mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Lea and Maylee boy or girl names?

Lea is primarily a girl name. Maylee is primarily a girl name.

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