Maiah vs Zoee

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

Zoee

Girl #5,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Ancient Greek (ζωή)

Cultural Roots

American English Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,295
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maiah Rank #5,296
Zoee Rank #5,295

Zoee is more popular, ranked #5295 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

Zoee ___

  • Zoee Grace
  • Zoee Marie
  • Zoee Rose
  • Zoee Elise
  • Zoee Ann
  • Zoee Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maiah

Luna Zara Aria Kai Elias

If you choose Zoee

Chloe Mia Lena Eli Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maiah or Zoee more popular?

Zoee is more popular, ranked #5295 compared to Maiah at #5296 in the United States.

What do Maiah and Zoee mean?

Maiah means "water, spring" (Hebrew (mayim) origin). Zoee means "life" (Ancient Greek (ζωή) origin).

Are Maiah and Zoee boy or girl names?

Maiah is primarily a girl name. Zoee is primarily a girl name.

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