Maya vs Serenity

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maya Rank #51
Serenity Rank #117

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #117 for Serenity.

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

Serenity ___

  • Serenity Grace
  • Serenity Joy
  • Serenity Rose
  • Serenity Faith
  • Serenity Jade
  • Serenity Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose Serenity

Harmony Trinity Liam Caleb Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or Serenity more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Serenity at #117 in the United States.

What do Maya and Serenity mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). Serenity means "tranquility, inner peace" (Latin origin).

Are Maya and Serenity boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Serenity is primarily a girl name.

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