Maya
Maya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /maɪ.ə/ · /mæɪ.ə/
Meaning and origin of Maya
- A female given name
- A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Maria, equivalent to English Mary
- A female given name from Latin, variant of Maia, equivalent to English May
- A female given name from Greek
Etymology
From Maria, ultimately from Hebrew, * From Maia, from Latin, from Ancient Greek Μαῖα (Maîa)
How popular is Maya?
Since 1880, 123,587 girls and 163 boys in the U.S. have been named Maya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #4708 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #62 for girls, with 3,712 babies given the name.
Names similar to Maya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Maya
Sister and brother names that share Maya's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Maya FAQ
What does the name Maya mean?
A female given name A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Maria, equivalent to English Mary A female given name from Latin, variant of Maia, equivalent to English May A female given name from Greek From Maria, ultimately from Hebrew, * From Maia, from Latin, from Ancient Greek Μαῖα (Maîa)
What is the origin of the name Maya?
Maya is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Maya?
Since 1880, 123,587 girls and 163 boys in the U.S. have been named Maya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #4708 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #62 for girls, with 3,712 babies given the name.
Is Maya a boy or girl name?
Maya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 123,587 girls and 163 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.