Maja vs Verena

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
Verena Rank #4,114

Maja is more popular, ranked #3976 vs #4114 for Verena.

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

Verena ___

  • Verena Rose
  • Verena Marie
  • Verena Claire
  • Verena Louise
  • Verena Grace
  • Verena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

If you choose Verena

Casimir Beatrix Leopold Hildegard Anselm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maja or Verena more popular?

Maja is more popular, ranked #3976 compared to Verena at #4114 in the United States.

What do Maja and Verena mean?

Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin). Verena means "true, genuine" (Latin origin).

Are Maja and Verena boy or girl names?

Maja is primarily a girl name. Verena is primarily a girl name.

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