Mahayla vs Serana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahayla

Girl #6,317 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,317
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Hayla, Maha

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Serana

Girl #6,467 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"serene, calm, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Pop culture/gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,467
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sera, Rena

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Popularity Comparison

Mahayla Rank #6,317
Serana Rank #6,467

Mahayla is more popular, ranked #6317 vs #6467 for Serana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahayla ___

  • Mahayla Rose
  • Mahayla Grace
  • Mahayla Lynn
  • Mahayla Mae
  • Mahayla Joy
  • Mahayla Faith

Serana ___

  • Serana Grace
  • Serana Rose
  • Serana Dawn
  • Serana Marie
  • Serana Belle
  • Serana Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mahayla

Kayleigh Jaylen Briella Landon Paisley

If you choose Serana

Serena Seraphina Selene Atticus Oberon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahayla or Serana more popular?

Mahayla is more popular, ranked #6317 compared to Serana at #6467 in the United States.

What do Mahayla and Serana mean?

Mahayla means "who is like God" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin). Serana means "serene, calm, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Mahayla and Serana boy or girl names?

Mahayla is primarily a girl name. Serana is primarily a girl name.

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