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.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

girl

Main origins

Hebrew/Greek

Origins: Hebrew/Greek

Common meanings: water; great

Pronunciation samples: MAYUH

Variants and aliases: Maia

Regional Usage Summary

Maya appears most often in Asia, South America.

What does Maya mean?
Maya is commonly associated with meanings such as water; great and appears in 5 countries.
Is Maya a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, Maya appears mainly as girl.
Where is Maya most popular?
Maya appears in top lists across 5 countries, including Israel, Guyana, Suriname. Best observed rank is #1.