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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