Maya

Water

GenderGirlOriginHebrewSay itMY-uhPopularityTop 40
Pronounced MY-uh

About the name Maya

Maya is a lovely, peaceful name with roots in multiple cultures. It feels global and welcoming, often associated with intelligence and creativity.

Maya has a free-spirited, creative energy that draws people toward her ideas.

Fun fact

Maya is also the name of an ancient Mesoamerican civilization and of a widely used 3D animation software.

Variations

MaiaMyaMiyahMyra

Famous people named Maya

  • Maya Angelou (poet and author)
  • Maya Rudolph (actress and comedian)

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