Maya vs Naomi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
4,220
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May

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Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maya Rank #51
Naomi Rank #44

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 vs #51 for Maya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maya ___

  • Maya Rose
  • Maya Grace
  • Maya Elizabeth
  • Maya Anne
  • Maya Lynn
  • Maya Claire

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or Naomi more popular?

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Maya and Naomi mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maya and Naomi boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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