What does the name Maia mean?

The name Maia means "Roman goddess Maia".

What is the origin of the name Maia?

Maia is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 681 babies were named Maia in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Maia is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 681 →

All-Time Total: 17,481

Peak Year: 2022

Maia is of Greek origin, derived from the name of the Greek goddess Maia, who was associated with growth and nurturing.

Maia Mitchell - Actress known for "The Fosters" and "Good Trouble."
Maia Shibutani - Olympic figure skater and ice dancer.
Maia Sandu - Former President of Moldova.
Maia Chiburdanidze - Chess Grandmaster and former Women's World Champion.
Maia Campbell - Actress known for "In the House" and "South Central."
Maia Dunphy - Irish television presenter and writer.
Maia Morgenstern - Romanian actress known for "The Passion of the Christ."
Maia Estianty - Indonesian singer and songwriter.
Maia Brewton - Actress known for "Adventures in Babysitting" and "Back to the Future."
Maia Lee - Singaporean singer and actress.

Girl names closely related to Maia

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Boy names closely related to Maia

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Names with similar meaning to Maia

Mae May Maya Myah

Births per year in the United States

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