Macie vs Maia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#473
Total SSA Count
652
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mae, Mace

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Macie Rank #473
Maia Rank #459

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 vs #473 for Macie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Macie ___

  • Macie Grace
  • Macie Rose
  • Macie Ann
  • Macie Jane
  • Macie Faith
  • Macie Lynn

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 Macie

Gracie Lacie Lacey Lily Hayley

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macie or Maia more popular?

Maia is more popular, ranked #459 compared to Macie at #473 in the United States.

What do Macie and Maia mean?

Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Macie and Maia boy or girl names?

Macie is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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