Maxine vs Raya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxine

Girl #521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi, Maxie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maxine Rank #521
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #521 for Maxine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maxine ___

  • Maxine Rose
  • Maxine Jane
  • Maxine Claire
  • Maxine Louise
  • Maxine Marie
  • Maxine Pearl

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxine or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Maxine at #521 in the United States.

What do Maxine and Raya mean?

Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maxine and Raya boy or girl names?

Maxine is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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