Lorelei vs Maia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

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Maia

Girl #459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, great one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English Hawaiian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#459
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Maia Rank #459

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #459 for Maia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Maia more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Maia mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Lorelei and Maia boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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