Maia

In 2022, the name Maia was 420th most popular baby name for girls and 847th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 748 babies were named Maia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,505 babies in the United States were named Maia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Maia is around 17 to 18 years old.

The name "Maia" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Maia is Mai.

Maia Meaning & Origin

Maia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "great; mother", often associated with nurturing, strength, and brightness due to its roots in mythology.

The name Maia is described as mystical, harmonious and outgoing.

Pronunciation

Maia is pronounced mai-uh in English. The name Maia has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Maia

• Maia is the name of one of the stars in the Pleiades star cluster found in the constellation Taurus.

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Relevant Categories

• Greek Baby Names 🇬🇷

Similar Sounding Names

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