Maya
MY-ə
Popularity
#51
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
120,002
Peak Year
#5,053 in 2006
First Recorded
1940
Style
Classic & Timeless, Mythological
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Maya has multiple origins. It can be from Sanskrit meaning "illusion", Hebrew meaning "water", or Greek as a variant of Maia, a goddess.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Maya Angelou
Celebrated American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.
Maya Rudolph
American actress, comedian, and singer.
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