Maja vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maja Rank #3,976
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maja or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Maja and Olivia mean?

Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Maja and Olivia boy or girl names?

Maja is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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