Mayah vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayah

Girl #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maye

Playground Safety Score

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Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mayah Rank #2,261
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2261 for Mayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mayah ___

  • Mayah Rose
  • Mayah Grace
  • Mayah Jade
  • Mayah Simone
  • Mayah Lynn
  • Mayah Elizabeth

Ren ___

  • Ren Kai
  • Ren James
  • Ren Soren
  • Ren Elliot
  • Ren Arlo
  • Ren Oscar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayah

Zara Aria Layla Amara Cleo

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayah or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Mayah at #2261 in the United States.

What do Mayah and Ren mean?

Mayah means "water" (Hebrew origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Mayah and Ren boy or girl names?

Mayah is primarily a girl name. Ren is primarily a boy name.

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