Maiya Girl

Popularity: #870 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMY-uh / /ˈmaɪə/

Hebrew; Sanskrit

Meaning

Hebrew: 'water'; Sanskrit: 'illusion'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, the name Maiya is associated with the element of water, symbolizing life and purity. In Sanskrit, it conveys the concept of illusion, often linked to the philosophical ideas of reality and perception. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of influences. It is often used in modern contexts, appealing to parents looking for unique yet meaningful names.

Trend Summary

Maiya has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

MiraKayaTayaRayaZinaAylaNayaDaya

Variants

  • Maya
  • Maia

International Variants

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

Famous people named Maiya

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Fictional characters named Maiya

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaLilaNinaSofiaZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maiya was first seen in the United States in 1974. Maiya has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Maiya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maiya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 9
36%
NY 6
24%
FL 5
20%
TX 5
20%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19745
19765
19779
197810
19796
198014
198111
198211
19838
19849
19868
19876
198810
19899
199020
199123
199224
199346
199475
1995110
1996126
1997111
1998144
1999150
2000213
2001141
2002128
2003132
2004115
2005167
2006146
2007194
2008202
2009210
2010186
2011169
2012161
2013131
2014114
2015145
2016111
2017121
2018123
201977
202075
202161
202270
202367
202480