Maya-Rose
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maya-Rose: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2023.
Maya-Rose blends two timeless names into one elegant double-barrelled choice, popular in Scotland since the late 20th century. Maya draws from multiple roots: in Hebrew it is a variant of Miriam or Myra; in Greek it relates to Maia, the nurturing goddess; and in Sanskrit it means “illusion” or “magic”. Rose comes from the Latin *rosa*, the flower symbolising love and beauty. Famous bearers include poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, and Rose from James Cameron’s *Titanic*, played by Kate Winslet. Place connections are indirect—the Maya civilisation lends its name to Mesoamerican ruins, while the rose appears in countless place names like Roslin in Midlothian. This pairing reflects a modern Scottish trend for hyphenated names, combining a multicultural first element with a classic floral second.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20234 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6304 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y