Mabel vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
4,220
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mabel Rank #222
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #222 for Mabel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mabel ___

  • Mabel Rose
  • Mabel Jane
  • Mabel Grace
  • Mabel June
  • Mabel Pearl
  • Mabel Louise

Maya ___

  • Maya Rose
  • Maya Grace
  • Maya Elizabeth
  • Maya Anne
  • Maya Lynn
  • Maya Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mabel

Hazel Florence Walter Ernest Edith

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mabel or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Mabel at #222 in the United States.

What do Mabel and Maya mean?

Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mabel and Maya boy or girl names?

Mabel is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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