Mae vs Solana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Solana

Girl #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sunny place, sunshine"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
409
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol, Sola, Lana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mae Rank #530
Solana Rank #691

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #691 for Solana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Solana ___

  • Solana Maria
  • Solana Grace
  • Solana Isabella
  • Solana Rose
  • Solana Jade
  • Solana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

If you choose Solana

Paloma Lucia Marco Joaquin Celeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae or Solana more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Solana at #691 in the United States.

What do Mae and Solana mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Solana means "sunny place, sunshine" (Spanish origin).

Are Mae and Solana boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Solana is primarily a girl name.

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