Manuela vs Mayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayah

Girl #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maye

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Manuela Rank #2,112
Mayah Rank #2,261

Manuela is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2261 for Mayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manuela ___

  • Manuela Isabel
  • Manuela Sofia
  • Manuela Carmen
  • Manuela Lucia
  • Manuela Valentina
  • Manuela Belen

Mayah ___

  • Mayah Rose
  • Mayah Grace
  • Mayah Jade
  • Mayah Simone
  • Mayah Lynn
  • Mayah Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manuela

Rafael Miguel Catalina Valentina Sebastian

If you choose Mayah

Zara Aria Layla Amara Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manuela or Mayah more popular?

Manuela is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Mayah at #2261 in the United States.

What do Manuela and Mayah mean?

Manuela means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Mayah means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Manuela and Mayah boy or girl names?

Manuela is primarily a girl name. Mayah is primarily a girl name.

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