Maia
Maia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “great one, mother goddess.” It ranked #433 in the United States in 2025. In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades, the seven daughters of Atlas, and mother of Hermes by Zeus.
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how do you pronounce Maia?
MY-uh
where does the name Maia come from?
Maia has more than one tradition. The Greek Maia's name comes from a word for lady; the Roman Maia is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Latin word for great, as in Maius, an epithet of Jupiter. Maia is also a Māori name meaning brave or confident.
The month of May is named in her honor as a goddess of spring and fertility.
how popular is this name?
Maia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 30 years since 1996. It peaked at #420 in 2022, and ranked #433 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #433 |
| 2024 | #460 |
| 2023 | #459 |
| 2022 | #420 |
| 2021 | #435 |
| 2020 | #497 |
| 2019 | #525 |
| 2018 | #502 |
| 2017 | #488 |
| 2016 | #570 |
| 2010 | #620 |
| 2000 | #549 |
| 1996 | #823 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Maia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Maia
In Greek myth Maia is the mother of Hermes and one of the Pleiades.
who are famous people named Maia?
- Maia Mitchell (actress)
- Maya Angelou (poet, alternate spelling)
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what names go well with Maia?
Sibling names that share Maia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Maia
What does the name Maia mean?
Maia means “great one, mother goddess”.
What is the origin of the name Maia?
Maia comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Maia?
Maia ranked #433 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #420, and it has spent 30 years in the top 1,000 since 1996.
Is Maia a boy or girl name?
Maia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Maia?
Maia is pronounced MY-uh, with 2 syllables.
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