Maia vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matilda

Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English Australian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#410
Total SSA Count
769
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilly, Tilda, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maia Rank #459
Matilda Rank #410

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 vs #459 for Maia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Matilda ___

  • Matilda Rose
  • Matilda Jane
  • Matilda Grace
  • Matilda Pearl
  • Matilda Eve
  • Matilda Florence

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

If you choose Matilda

Harriet Hugo Beatrice Arthur Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maia or Matilda more popular?

Matilda is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Maia and Matilda mean?

Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Maia and Matilda boy or girl names?

Maia is primarily a girl name. Matilda is primarily a girl name.

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