Maiya
Girl name · 70 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maiya: 70 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2015.
Maiya is a name with multiple melodic roots. It most often functions as a spelling variant of Maya, which has origins in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, where it means "illusion" or "magic." In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes; the name is also a Roman goddess of spring and growth, connected to the month of May. Famous bearers include the celebrated American poet and activist Maya Angelou, whose powerful prose and voice continue to inspire. The name also resonates through place: the Mayan civilization, while unrelated linguistically, shares the same phonetic appeal. Modern parents may find Maiya a gentle but distinctive twist on the increasingly popular Maya, offering a fresh yet familiar sound.
Girl 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201511 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 70since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y