Mackenzie 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #200
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #200 for Mackenzie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mackenzie ___

  • Mackenzie Grace
  • Mackenzie Mae
  • Mackenzie Elizabeth
  • Mackenzie Rose
  • Mackenzie Brooke
  • Mackenzie Lee

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 Mackenzie

Riley Avery Carter Peyton Dylan

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Mackenzie at #200 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Maya mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mackenzie and Maya boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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