Maya vs Remi

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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Remi

Girl #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oarsman, rower"

Origin: Latin Remigius

Cultural Roots

French English American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#146
Total SSA Count
1,987
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maya Rank #51
Remi Rank #146

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #146 for Remi.

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

Remi ___

  • Remi Jade
  • Remi Elise
  • Remi Claire
  • Remi Nicole
  • Remi Faye
  • Remi Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose Remi

Zara Leo Nico Mila Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or Remi more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Remi at #146 in the United States.

What do Maya and Remi mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). Remi means "oarsman, rower" (Latin Remigius origin).

Are Maya and Remi boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Remi is primarily a girl name.

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