Maia Girl

Popularity: #405 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMY-uh / /ˈmaɪ.ə/

Latin; Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Latin: 'great'; Greek: 'mother'; Hebrew: 'spring'

Historical & Cultural Background

Maia is derived from the Latin word for 'great' and is associated with the Roman goddess of spring and growth. In Greek mythology, Maia is one of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times.

Trend Summary

Maia has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

MaraMinaMiraMila

Variants

  • Maya
  • Maia

International Variants

  • Maïa (French)
  • Maja (Swedish)
  • Maya (Spanish)
  • Maia (Portuguese)

Famous people named Maia

Maia Mitchell is an Australian actress known for her roles in 'The Fosters' and 'Good Trouble'.

Maia Sandu is a Moldovan politician who has served as the President of Moldova since 2020.

Maia Morgenstern is a Romanian actress recognized for her work in film and theater, particularly in 'The Passion of the Christ'.

Maia K. is a popular social media influencer and content creator known for her lifestyle and beauty videos.

Fictional characters named Maia

Maia is a character in the 'Star Wars' franchise, known for her role as a skilled pilot.

Maia is a character in the book series 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang, where she is a determined and ambitious young woman.

Sibling Suggestions

MayaLilaNinaZaraTaliaSophie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maia was first seen in the United States in 1950. Maia has ranked as high as #732 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Maia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 102
16%
FL 73
11%
TX 71
11%
NY 62
10%
NJ 26
4%
PA 25
4%
WA 22
3%
IL 19
3%
MA 18
3%
AZ 17
3%
CT 15
2%
VA 15
2%
MN 14
2%
WI 14
2%
UT 13
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19506
19526
19535
19555
19567
19575
19589
195915
196012
196112
196229
196322
196416
196518
196633
196720
196822
196933
197052
197154
197248
197365
197454
197573
197652
197784
197876
1979110
1980116
198159
198261
198353
198451
198584
198670
198775
198876
198983
199077
199195
1992117
1993129
1994134
1995178
1996245
1997327
1998466
1999420
2000475
2001417
2002512
2003494
2004511
2005558
2006598
2007492
2008487
2009511
2010475
2011413
2012386
2013440
2014456
2015562
2016545
2017639
2018620
2019587
2020615
2021724
2022752
2023672
2024681