Maya Name Meaning & Origin
/MAH-yah/Maya is possibly a name of Indian origin.
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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.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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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
In 2025, 3,712 girls in the US were named Maya.
Growth of the name Maya in the US (SSA Data):
Maya Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.