Maja vs Yumna

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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Yumna

Girl #3,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed, fortunate"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,781
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yumi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maja Rank #3,976
Yumna Rank #3,781

Yumna is more popular, ranked #3781 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

Yumna ___

  • Yumna Noor
  • Yumna Fatima
  • Yumna Layla
  • Yumna Sara
  • Yumna Amira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

If you choose Yumna

Zara Ibrahim Yasmine Omar Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maja or Yumna more popular?

Yumna is more popular, ranked #3781 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Maja and Yumna mean?

Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin). Yumna means "blessed, fortunate" (Arabic origin).

Are Maja and Yumna boy or girl names?

Maja is primarily a girl name. Yumna is primarily a girl name.

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