What does the name Maya mean?

The name Maya means "Roman goddess Maia".

What is the origin of the name Maya?

Maya is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 4,220 babies were named Maya in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

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

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 4,220 →

All-Time Total: 119,839

Peak Year: 2006

Maya is of Sanskrit origin, meaning "illusion" or "magic."

Girl names closely related to Maya

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Boy names closely related to Maya

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Names with similar meaning to Maya

Mae Maia May Myah

Births per year in the United States

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