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Maia

Girl name · 611 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Maia: 611 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 43 births in 2010.

Maia has ancient roots in Greek mythology, where Maia was the beautiful daughter of Atlas and the mother of Hermes, her name thought to mean "mother" or "nurse" – she was also a goddess of spring and growth. In Roman tradition, Maia was a goddess of fertility, and the month of May is likely named after her. The name also appears as a Hebrew variant of Mary, adding a separate layer of meaning. Notable bearers include Australian actress Maia Mitchell, and in astronomy, Maia is one of the seven stars of the Pleiades cluster. The name's spelling Maya has become far more widespread in recent years, but Maia retains a delicate,