Maia Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Maia

Maia Name Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: maia
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Maia Name Meaning

From the Latin Mains, the month of May. In Roman mythology, the goddess of growth.

Origins of the Name Maia

In Greek mythology, Maia is the eldest of the seven Pleiades, daughters of Atlas and Pleione. She was known for her beauty and was the mother of Hermes, messenger of the gods. In Roman mythology, she was known as Maja and was considered the goddess of spring and growth.

The name “Maia” comes from the Greek word “maia” meaning “good mother” or “nurse.” It’s also associated with the word “maos” meaning “great” or “larger.” With such a strong and positive meaning, it’s no wonder that parents have been drawn to this name for their daughters.

Popularity of the Name Maia

In recent years, the name Maia has seen a steady rise in popularity. In the United States, it was the 716th most popular name for girls in 2019, and it has been in the top 1000 names for girls for more than a decade. In some countries such as Portugal, it’s a very popular name.

Final Thoughts on the Name Maia

Maia is a strong and unique name, with a positive meaning and a rich history. It’s a name that’s both timeless and modern, and it’s no wonder that it’s becoming increasingly popular among parents. With its association to the Pleiades and Greek mythology, it can also be a symbol of unity, harmony, and balance. It’s a name that will make your daughter stand out and be proud of who she is.

In conclusion, the name Maia is a beautiful and meaningful name with a rich history. It’s no surprise that it’s becoming increasingly popular among parents. It’s a name that will make your daughter stand out and be proud of who she is, and it’s a name that will be a star in the sky forever.

Maia Name Popularity

How popular is the name Maia? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	—	0	0%
1924	—	0	0%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	—	0	0%
1946	—	0	0%
1947	—	0	0%
1948	—	0	0%
1949	—	0	0%
1950	—	0	0%
1951	—	0	0%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	0	0%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	—	0	0%
1959	—	0	0%
1960	—	0	0%
1961	—	0	0%
1962	1,880	9	0.0005%
1963	2,033	7	0.0004%
1964	—	0	0%
1965	2,198	5	0.0003%
1966	1,707	13	0.0008%
1967	2,487	5	0.0003%
1968	—	0	0%
1969	2,058	8	0.0005%
1970	1,586	23	0.0014%
1971	1,962	11	0.0007%
1972	1,684	18	0.0013%
1973	1,419	28	0.0022%
1974	1,538	24	0.0018%
1975	1,340	37	0.0029%
1976	2,018	12	0.0009%
1977	1,505	30	0.0022%
1978	1,499	32	0.0024%
1979	1,153	67	0.0048%
1980	1,257	55	0.0038%
1981	1,824	21	0.0014%
1982	2,229	13	0.0009%
1983	1,946	17	0.0012%
1984	2,301	12	0.0008%
1985	1,375	46	0.003%
1986	1,780	25	0.0017%
1987	1,548	38	0.0025%
1988	1,649	35	0.0022%
1989	1,895	28	0.0017%
1990	1,708	42	0.0025%
1991	1,751	39	0.0024%
1992	1,538	55	0.0034%
1993	1,385	71	0.0046%
1994	1,344	74	0.0048%
1995	1,038	127	0.0084%
1996	816	198	0.0132%
1997	647	294	0.0199%
1998	539	424	0.0283%
1999	592	370	0.0247%
2000	550	430	0.0281%
2001	594	379	0.0252%
2002	538	465	0.031%
2003	561	455	0.0299%
2004	561	467	0.0306%
2005	524	513	0.0336%
2006	507	560	0.0358%
2007	612	444	0.0281%
2008	635	440	0.0285%
2009	595	459	0.0307%
2010	638	414	0.0287%
2011	664	377	0.0265%
2012	697	351	0.0246%
2013	646	388	0.0273%
2014	620	402	0.0276%
2015	548	512	0.0352%
2016	554	499	0.0346%
2017	466	604	0.0433%
2018	490	565	0.0411%
2019	495	549	0.0406%
2020	498	559	0.0439%
2021	452	600	0.0491%
2022	422	713	0.054%

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Names Like Maia

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What names are variants of Maia?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Maia.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Maaja	Great; mother	Greek
Maiah	Great; mother	Greek
Maj	Great; mother; the fifth month	Greek
Maja	Great; mother	Greek
May	The fifth month	English
Maya	Dream	Indian (Sanskrit)
Mayah	Great; mother	Greek
Moia	Great; mother	Greek
Moja	Great; mother	Scandinavian
Moya	A variant form of Moira.	Scandinavian
Mya	Dream	Indian (Sanskrit)

What names sound like Maia?

If you like how Maia sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Maia.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Mai
Mia	Dear	Scandinavian

What names are similar to Maia?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Cybele	Hair Or Stone	Greek

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7 Comments

Natalia Jul 15 at 3:29 am

I really like the name ‘Maia’ because it is short and simple, but cute.I wanted her name to be spelled different, that’s why I chose this unique way of spelling.

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Maia Jul 22 at 3:28 am

My name is Maia and it is pronounced
( My-ee-ah)
My mother told me she found it in a boom of African names… the meaning… lovely
West Africa… I met several other women with the same name and they told me that they were told their name meant LOVELY… from west African Origins…

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Suzie Walker May 20 at 11:22 am

I liked the sound of the name, the connotations to her birth month of May and of course the amazing Maya Angelou. It was high on my list and then her big sister came up with the name of her own accord too and I decided to go for it

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- Troyanne Ashley Singer Apr 29 at 9:06 pm
  
  Maia is pretty she’s pretty Maya and Maia is two different names
  
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Samantha Jun 8 at 11:12 am

I selected the name Maia because i thought it went well with my other daughters name, Indie. I liked the spelling, I thought it is really pretty. I also didn’t want a name that is really common.

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- Molly Jul 27 at 5:39 am
  
  Oh how funny! I have an Indie and a Maia. I have such name regret with a Maia though as every seems to pronounce it wrong and it annoys me so much! We get Mia and May-er! Keep thinking about changing the spelling to Maya but so unsure xx
  
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Jamie Apr 12 at 6:55 am

We chose Maia because our last name is one of the most common in the country, so we wanted a first name that was different but not so totally out there. I iike that down the road she probably won’t have another Maia (or Maya) in her class/grade.

Anyone wanting baby name help should check out the Social Security database – it is a lot of fun to use, and you can see whether your tentative name is getting more or less popular in recent years, and even look up the 1000 most popular boy and girl names from the prior year.

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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