Maiah vs Renn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maiah

Girl #5,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water, spring"

Origin: Hebrew (mayim)

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Sanskrit Greek Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,296
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, May

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Renn

Boy #5,160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"counsel, advice"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,160
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maiah Rank #5,296
Renn Rank #5,160

Renn is more popular, ranked #5160 vs #5296 for Maiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maiah ___

  • Maiah Grace
  • Maiah Rose
  • Maiah Elise
  • Maiah Dawn
  • Maiah Fern
  • Maiah Celeste

Renn ___

  • Renn James
  • Renn Cole
  • Renn Grey
  • Renn August
  • Renn Fox
  • Renn Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maiah

Luna Zara Aria Kai Elias

If you choose Renn

Finn Penn Wren Sloane Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maiah or Renn more popular?

Renn is more popular, ranked #5160 compared to Maiah at #5296 in the United States.

What do Maiah and Renn mean?

Maiah means "water, spring" (Hebrew (mayim) origin). Renn means "counsel, advice" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are Maiah and Renn boy or girl names?

Maiah is primarily a girl name. Renn is primarily a boy name.

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