Names Starting With M
GirlSanskrit#54 in 2025
Maya
Maya is a girls' name of Sanskrit origin meaning “illusion, dream; also water or mother.” It ranked #54 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MY-uh
meaning & origin
The name Maya means “illusion, dream; also water or mother.” It comes from the Sanskrit language tradition.
In Hinduism and Buddhism, 'maya' refers to the illusory nature of the material world. The name also connects to the ancient Maya civilization and to Greek Maia, goddess of spring. Its multicultural resonance makes it globally beloved.
popularity over time
#682020
#632021
#602022
#572023
#542024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #54 |
| 2023 | #57 |
| 2022 | #60 |
| 2021 | #63 |
| 2020 | #68 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Maya
- Maya Angelou (poet and author)
- Maya Lin (architect)
- Maya Rudolph (actress)
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