US Popularity:14885
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Greek, Sanskrit, Hebrew, Japanese
Meaning:Greater; Good mother; Illusion; Water; Flax
If you're looking for a feminine name that stands out from the crowd, Maiyah could be your perfect match! A respelling of Maia or Maya, this beautiful title appears in many languages, so it has quite a list of possible definitions. Maiyah is most associated with Maia, the Roman fertility goddess whom the month of May is named for. Other meanings of Maiyah include "greater," in Latin, "good mother," in Greek, "illusion" in Sanskrit, "water" in Hebrew, and "flax" in Japanese. Though these endearments may seem unrelated, they'll each represent an enriching detail of life with sweet Maiyah.

How Popular Is The Name Maiyah?

U.S. Births

Overall:Maiyah is currently #14885 in U.S. births
Girl:Maiyah is currently #8726 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#8726
in 2024
+ 2064
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 214

  • Behind the Name, Maia (2), June 2023

  • Behind the Name, Maia (1), June 2023

  • Britannica, May, month, June 2023

  • Japanese Names .info, Maia

  • Behind the Name, Maya (1), December 2024

  • Behind the Name, Maya (3), October 2024

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