Maya vs Summer

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
Summer Rank #142

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #142 for Summer.

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

Summer ___

  • Summer Grace
  • Summer Rain
  • Summer Jade
  • Summer Willow
  • Summer Faye
  • Summer Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose Summer

Autumn River Skye Finn Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or Summer more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Summer at #142 in the United States.

What do Maya and Summer mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). Summer means "born in summer" (English origin).

Are Maya and Summer boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Summer is primarily a girl name.

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