Mayla vs Sullivan

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

Playground Safety Score

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Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
1,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sully, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mayla Rank #1,766
Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 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

Sullivan ___

  • Sullivan James
  • Sullivan Patrick
  • Sullivan Thomas
  • Sullivan Reid
  • Sullivan Finn
  • Sullivan Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mayla

Avery Harper Logan Olivia Miles

If you choose Sullivan

Finnegan Declan Bridget Nora Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayla or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Mayla at #1766 in the United States.

What do Mayla and Sullivan mean?

Mayla means "graceful, beloved" (Modern American blend origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mayla and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Mayla is primarily a girl name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.

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