Maja
Girl name · 526 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maja: 526 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 50 births in 2010.
Maja is a Scandinavian and German form of Maia, the Roman goddess of spring, with the name often interpreted as meaning ‘great’ or ‘mother’. In Slavic countries, Maja also serves as a diminutive of Maria or a reference to the month of May. Notable bearers include Norwegian author Maja Lunde, whose climate-focused novels have gained international acclaim, and Polish television personality Maja Sablewska. While no major place is directly named after a Maja, the name shares its root with the month of May and the Roman goddess Maia. A popular variant in English-speaking countries is Maya, making Maja a distinctive yet familiar choice with cross-cultural appeal.
Girl 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201050 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5395 babies
- Total births
- 526since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 56%vs prior 5y