Maya vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Riv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maya Rank #51
River Rank #112

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #112 for River.

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

River ___

  • River James
  • River Blue
  • River Stone
  • River Lee
  • River Oak
  • River Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose River

Sage Willow Ocean Phoenix Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or River more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Maya and River mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Maya and River boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. River is primarily a boy name.

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