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Maia

Girl name

Used in 14 countries · Greek origin

Meaning

light, illumination

Origin

Maia is a name of Greek origin, rooted in modern tradition.

It appears in our records across 14 countries (AR, BE, CA, CH, CO, EG, FR, GB, GE, IT, LB, TR, US, UY).

Style

  • elegant
  • classic
  • international
  • feminine
  • traditional
  • sophisticated

Famous people named Maia

  • May (month)
  • Maïa Plissetskaya
  • Maia Plisetskaya (Russian ballerina)

Variations

Mai, Maya

Popularity

Maia appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.

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