Maya vs Vivian

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
Vivian Rank #77

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 vs #77 for Vivian.

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

Vivian ___

  • Vivian Rose
  • Vivian Grace
  • Vivian Mae
  • Vivian Claire
  • Vivian Elise
  • Vivian Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

If you choose Vivian

Genevieve Celeste Julian Sebastian Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maya or Vivian more popular?

Maya is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Vivian at #77 in the United States.

What do Maya and Vivian mean?

Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).

Are Maya and Vivian boy or girl names?

Maya is primarily a girl name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.

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