Maya vs Quinn

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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Quinn

Girl #96 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wisdom, intelligence, reason"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Conn)

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#96
Total SSA Count
2,689
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

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Popularity Comparison

Maya Rank #51
Quinn Rank #96

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #96 for Quinn.

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

Quinn ___

  • Quinn Elizabeth
  • Quinn Marie
  • Quinn Alexandra
  • Quinn Grace
  • Quinn Isabelle
  • Quinn Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose Quinn

Reese Blake Riley Avery Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or Quinn more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Quinn at #96 in the United States.

What do Maya and Quinn mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). Quinn means "wisdom, intelligence, reason" (Irish Gaelic (Conn) origin).

Are Maya and Quinn boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Quinn is primarily a girl name.

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