Malaia vs Mayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malaia

Girl #5,071 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"calm, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,071
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mala, Lai

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Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

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Popularity Comparison

Malaia Rank #5,071
Mayan Rank #5,149

Malaia is more popular, ranked #5071 vs #5149 for Mayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malaia ___

  • Malaia Rose
  • Malaia Grace
  • Malaia Jean
  • Malaia Kai
  • Malaia Noelle
  • Malaia Faith

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malaia

Kailani Malia Keanu Leilani Makoa

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malaia or Mayan more popular?

Malaia is more popular, ranked #5071 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Malaia and Mayan mean?

Malaia means "calm, peaceful" (Hawaiian origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malaia and Mayan boy or girl names?

Malaia is primarily a girl name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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