Madeline vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
2,907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddi, Maddie

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madeline Rank #87
Maya Rank #51

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #87 for Madeline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madeline ___

  • Madeline Rose
  • Madeline Grace
  • Madeline Claire
  • Madeline Elise
  • Madeline Jane
  • Madeline 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 Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Maya more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Maya mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madeline and Maya boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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