Maya Name Meaning & Origin
/MAH-yah/Name Origin
The name 'Maya' has multiple origins: in Sanskrit, it means 'illusion' and is associated with Hindu mythology; in Hebrew, it means 'water'; it is also used in various cultures including Latin America and the United States as a given name.
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Indian (South Asian) 40% -
Israeli (Jewish) 35% -
American (Various) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Maya
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Maya in the US (SSA Data):
Maya Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.