NAME PROFILE
Maija
Derived from the Latin word meaning 'eternal' or 'immortal,' and the Hebrew word meaning 'promised by God.' It suggests a person with an everlasting spirit and a radiant, loving personality that brings joy to everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,189 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2013 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, Arabic, Latin, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MN — 55%MI — 25%CA — 10%WA — 5%FL — 5%
Notable People
Amari Cooper (Professional Football Player for the Cleveland Browns) · Amari Bailey (Professional Basketball Player for the Charlotte Hornets) · Amari Miller (Professional Wrestler in WWE) · Amari Rodgers (Professional Football Player for the Birmingham Stallions) · Amari Noelle Johnson (American Actress known for 'Misguided')
Nicknames & Diminutives
MariAriRiRiAma
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