Maci vs Naya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maci

Girl #790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weapon, mace"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#790
Total SSA Count
356
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Naya

Girl #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new, fresh, pure"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Basque Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#899
Total SSA Count
294
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nay, Nai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maci Rank #790
Naya Rank #899

Maci is more popular, ranked #790 vs #899 for Naya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maci ___

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

Naya ___

  • Naya Grace
  • Naya Rose
  • Naya Marie
  • Naya Jade
  • Naya Lynn
  • Naya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maci

Kylie Brynn Hayden Tyler Logan

If you choose Naya

Maya Aria Luna Zara Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maci or Naya more popular?

Maci is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Naya at #899 in the United States.

What do Maci and Naya mean?

Maci means "weapon, mace" (Old French origin). Naya means "new, fresh, pure" (Arabic origin).

Are Maci and Naya boy or girl names?

Maci is primarily a girl name. Naya is primarily a girl name.

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