Maia vs Salem

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

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Salem

Girl #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
715
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sallie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maia Rank #459
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 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

Salem ___

  • Salem Grace
  • Salem Rose
  • Salem Jane
  • Salem Mae
  • Salem Elise
  • Salem Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maia or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Maia and Salem mean?

Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maia and Salem boy or girl names?

Maia is primarily a girl name. Salem is primarily a girl name.

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