Mayan vs Sarela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mayan Rank #5,149
Sarela Rank #5,056

Sarela is more popular, ranked #5056 vs #5149 for Mayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sarela ___

  • Sarela Ruth
  • Sarela Miriam
  • Sarela Grace
  • Sarela Joy
  • Sarela Pearl
  • Sarela Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

If you choose Sarela

Miriam Naomi Leah Avital Eliana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayan or Sarela more popular?

Sarela is more popular, ranked #5056 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Mayan and Sarela mean?

Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin). Sarela means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mayan and Sarela boy or girl names?

Mayan is primarily a girl name. Sarela is primarily a girl name.

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