Maja vs Rawan

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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Rawan

Girl #3,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, loveliness, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,844
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rawa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maja Rank #3,976
Rawan Rank #3,844

Rawan is more popular, ranked #3844 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

Rawan ___

  • Rawan Nour
  • Rawan Sara
  • Rawan Layla
  • Rawan Hana
  • Rawan Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

If you choose Rawan

Nadia Layla Yasmin Omar Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maja or Rawan more popular?

Rawan is more popular, ranked #3844 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Maja and Rawan mean?

Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin). Rawan means "beauty, loveliness, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Maja and Rawan boy or girl names?

Maja is primarily a girl name. Rawan is primarily a girl name.

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