Names Starting With M
GirlGreek#258 in 2025
Maia
Maia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “great one, mother goddess.” It ranked #258 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MY-uh
meaning & origin
The name Maia means “great one, mother goddess.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades, the seven daughters of Atlas, and mother of Hermes by Zeus. The month of May is named in her honor as a goddess of spring and fertility.
popularity over time
#3422020
#3182021
#2952022
#2752023
#2582024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #258 |
| 2023 | #275 |
| 2022 | #295 |
| 2021 | #318 |
| 2020 | #342 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Maia
- Maia Mitchell (actress)
- Maya Angelou (poet, alternate spelling)
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