Maia vs Octavia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maia

Girl #459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, great one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English Hawaiian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#459
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maia Rank #459
Octavia Rank #294

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 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

Octavia ___

  • Octavia Rose
  • Octavia Jane
  • Octavia Claire
  • Octavia Blake
  • Octavia June
  • Octavia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

If you choose Octavia

Cecilia Cordelia Sebastian Atticus Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maia or Octavia more popular?

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Maia and Octavia mean?

Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin). Octavia means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Maia and Octavia boy or girl names?

Maia is primarily a girl name. Octavia is primarily a girl name.

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