Maia Name Origin

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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.

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).

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