Maja vs Matilde

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Matilde

Girl #3,957 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,957
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tilde, Mati, Tillie

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Popularity Comparison

Maja Rank #3,976
Matilde Rank #3,957

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #3976 for Maja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

Matilde ___

  • Matilde Rose
  • Matilde Elena
  • Matilde Lucia
  • Matilde Sofia
  • Matilde Clara
  • Matilde Beatriz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

If you choose Matilde

Isadora Lorenzo Beatrice Sebastiano Fiamma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maja or Matilde more popular?

Matilde is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Maja and Matilde mean?

Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin). Matilde means "mighty in battle" (Old High German origin).

Are Maja and Matilde boy or girl names?

Maja is primarily a girl name. Matilde is primarily a girl name.

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