Countries
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Maya Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Maya is a popular girl name in 5 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Maya is mostly used as a girl name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 4.4 across 5 ranked entries.
Maya is associated with origins such as Hebrew/Greek and meanings such as water; great.
Maya appears across 5 countries, especially in Asia and South America, including Israel, Guyana, and Suriname.
Common forms and related variants include Maia.
Pronunciation references include MAYUH.
Best rank
#1
Used as
girl
Main origins
Hebrew/Greek
Origins: Hebrew/Greek
Common meanings: A universal name with multiple meanings; in Sanskrit, it means 'illusion' or 'dream'; in Hebrew, it can mean 'water.' It suggests mystery and beauty.
Pronunciation samples: MAYUH
Variants and aliases: Maia
Regional Usage Summary
Asia
South America