Maija Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMY-ah / /ˈmaɪ.jə/

Finnish; Estonian

Meaning

Finnish: a form of Maria; Estonian: a variant of Maija

Historical & Cultural Background

Maija is a feminine name commonly used in Finland and Estonia. It is often associated with the month of May, symbolizing spring and renewal. The name is a variant of Maria, which has deep roots in various cultures and languages. In Finnish culture, Maija is a popular name that reflects both tradition and modernity.

Trend Summary

Maija has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

MayaMinaMaliaMara

Variants

  • Maia
  • Maja

International Variants

  • Maja (Swedish)
  • Maia (Greek)
  • Maya (Spanish)

Famous people named Maija

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Fictional characters named Maija

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Sibling Suggestions

MiraLinaSofiaElinaKiraNina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maija was first seen in the United States in 1952. Maija has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Minnesota, California, Washington, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Maija has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maija (1999)

StateBirthsShare
MN 14
74%
CA 5
26%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19526
19565
19585
19605
19615
196210
19636
19648
19658
19667
19677
196819
197013
197111
197217
197321
19747
197514
197621
197720
197814
197918
198017
19817
198216
19839
198415
198511
198613
19878
198819
19899
19908
199115
199214
199324
199419
199528
199621
199735
199834
199959
200033
200138
200224
200347
200434
200531
200629
200734
200836
200929
201018
201121
201225
201322
201416
201511
201615
20176
201819
201911
202010
20219
202210
202316
20249