Maia Name Origin
/MY-uh/-
Brazilian (Latin American) 40% -
Portuguese (European) 30%
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Russian (Slavic) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Maia
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
Maia is a name with multiple origins. In Greek mythology, Maia is one of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. It is also a popular name in Brazil and Portugal, derived from the Latin 'Maia,' meaning 'great' or 'motherly.' In Russia, Maia is a common female name, possibly linked to the Greek origin or as a variant of Maria.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Maia each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).