Maiya vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maiya

Girl #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"illusion, magic, divine power"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Greek English Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,306
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, My

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Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Maiya Rank #2,306
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2306 for Maiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maiya ___

  • Maiya Rose
  • Maiya Grace
  • Maiya Jade
  • Maiya Elise
  • Maiya Simone
  • Maiya Claire

Ren ___

  • Ren Kai
  • Ren James
  • Ren Soren
  • Ren Elliot
  • Ren Arlo
  • Ren Oscar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maiya

Aria Luna Zara Priya Layla

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maiya or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Maiya at #2306 in the United States.

What do Maiya and Ren mean?

Maiya means "illusion, magic, divine power" (Sanskrit origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Maiya and Ren boy or girl names?

Maiya is primarily a girl name. Ren is primarily a boy name.

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