Leba vs Maayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leba

Girl #6,675 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,675
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lee, Leb

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maayan

Girl #6,596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, water source"

Origin: Hebrew מַעְיָן

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,596
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maya, May

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Leba Rank #6,675
Maayan Rank #6,596

Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 vs #6675 for Leba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leba ___

  • Leba Rose
  • Leba Pearl
  • Leba Ruth
  • Leba Anne
  • Leba Claire
  • Leba Sophie

Maayan ___

  • Maayan Tal
  • Maayan Lior
  • Maayan Shira
  • Maayan Noa
  • Maayan Ayelet
  • Maayan Yael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leba

Rivka Goldie Esther Moshe Shmuel

If you choose Maayan

Noa Tamar Yarden Eitan Rotem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leba or Maayan more popular?

Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 compared to Leba at #6675 in the United States.

What do Leba and Maayan mean?

Leba means "beloved, dear one" (Yiddish origin). Maayan means "spring of water, water source" (Hebrew מַעְיָן origin).

Are Leba and Maayan boy or girl names?

Leba is primarily a girl name. Maayan is primarily a girl name.

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