Maya

Girl's name

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

Meaning Roman goddess Maia
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 4,220
Peak year 2006

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Maya Angelou - Poet, author, civil rights activist.
  • Maya Rudolph - Actress, comedian, "Saturday Night Live" alum.
  • Maya Moore - Basketball player, four-time WNBA champion.
  • Maya Hawke - Actress, "Stranger Things" star.
  • Maya Lin - Architect, designed Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
  • Maya Jama - TV presenter, radio host, model.
  • Maya Diab - Lebanese singer, actress, TV personality.
  • Maya Stojan - Actress, known for "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
  • Maya Ali - Pakistani actress, model, "Teefa in Trouble."
  • Maya Soetoro-Ng - Educator, Barack Obama's half-sister.

Sisters for Maya

Girl names closely related to Maya

Brothers for Maya

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Name Variants

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