NAME PROFILE
Maya
Maya is a name of diverse origins, meaning 'illusion' in Sanskrit, 'water' in Hebrew, and is also linked to the ancient Maya civilization. It embodies a sense of creativity, beauty, and a connection to nature, often evoking images of grace and strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 123,750 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1953 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%NY — 21%IL — 19%TX — 19%MI — 18%
Notable People
Maya Angelou (Poet, activist, author) · Maya Rudolph (Actress, comedian) · Maya Hawke (Actress, *Stranger Things*) · Maya Lin (Artist, architect) · Maya Jama (TV presenter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MayMimi
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