Mayla vs Odessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayla

Girl #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, beloved"

Origin: Modern American blend

Cultural Roots

American Middle Eastern influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mae

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Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

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Popularity Comparison

Mayla Rank #1,766
Odessa Rank #1,586

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1766 for Mayla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mayla ___

  • Mayla Rose
  • Mayla Grace
  • Mayla Belle
  • Mayla Jade
  • Mayla Lynn
  • Mayla Anne

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayla

Avery Harper Logan Olivia Miles

If you choose Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayla or Odessa more popular?

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Mayla at #1766 in the United States.

What do Mayla and Odessa mean?

Mayla means "graceful, beloved" (Modern American blend origin). Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin).

Are Mayla and Odessa boy or girl names?

Mayla is primarily a girl name. Odessa is primarily a girl name.

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