Maya
Maya has multiple rich origins: in Sanskrit it means "illusion" or "magic," in Hebrew it's a variant of Mayim meaning "water," and in Greek it relates to the goddess Maia, mother of Hermes. The name carries a mystical, cross-cultural appeal with ancient roots spanning from India to ancient Greece and Central America.
Current Popularity
#51 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well internationally across many cultures
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname
- •Associated with creativity and strength through famous namesakes
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Famous People
Maya Angelou
Poet and civil rights activist
Maya Rudolph
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Maya Lin
Architect and sculptor
Maya Hawke
Actress and musician
Statistics
119,839
Total births since 1880
2006
Peak year
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