Maya

Meaning illusion, mother
Origin Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ma-ya

About Maya

Elegantly simple, this name achieves remarkable impact through brevity and perfect phonetic balance. It transcends cultural boundaries with ease, recognized and appreciated across multiple continents and language systems. The name's multicultural resonance allows families from diverse backgrounds to claim it authentically without appropriation concerns. Its soft consonants and open vowels create an approachable warmth that invites connection rather than distance. The name has maintained steady popularity without becoming oversaturated, occupying that desirable space between familiar and common. It requires no explanation, no spelling clarification, no pronunciation guide—a practical consideration that shouldn't be underestimated. The name suits every personality type, from quiet and introspective to bold and outgoing, never constraining a child to particular character expectations. Its appearance in literature, mythology, and contemporary culture provides rich associations without overwhelming the individual bearer. For parents seeking a name that feels both substantial and light, global and personal, this achieves perfect equilibrium.

Variations of Name Maya

Maia
Mya
Maja
May
Mia

Nicknames for Maya

May
Mimi
Mia
Yaya
Maya

Famous People Named Maya

Maya AngelouAmerican poet and civil rights activist
Maya LinAmerican artist and architect
Maya RudolphAmerican actress and comedian
Maya MooreAmerican professional basketball player
Maya JamaBritish TV presenter and model
Maya KazanAmerican actress
Maya HawkeAmerican actress and model
Maya PlisetskayaRussian ballet dancer
Maya DerenAmerican avant-garde filmmaker
Maya Soetoro-NgAmerican educator and sister of Barack Obama
Maya MacGuineasAmerican economist and fiscal policy expert
Maya WileyAmerican civil rights activist and lawyer
Maya GabeiraBrazilian professional big wave surfer
Maya ForbesAmerican screenwriter and director
Maya LindeSwedish handball player
Maya DiRadoAmerican former competitive swimmer
Maya StojanSwiss-American actress
Maya ArulpragasamM.I.A. - British rapper and activist
Maya NasriLebanese singer and actress
Maya Thurman-HawkeAmerican actress and model

Characters Named Maya

Maya HartGirl Meets World
Maya FeyAce Attorney series
Maya LopezMarvel Comics character, also known as Echo
Maya HansenIron Man comics and films
Maya IbukiNeon Genesis Evangelion
Maya GalloJust Shoot Me!
Maya HerreraHeroes
Maya MatlinDegrassi - The Next Generation
Maya St. GermainPretty Little Liars
Maya ToyaCardcaptor Sakura
Maya SuneeLeverage
Maya DoolittleDr. Dolittle film series
Maya WilliamsPirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides
Maya WatanabeGodzilla - Planet of the Monsters
Maya YamadaIs It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Maya BishopStation 19
Maya Ben-EfraimUnorthodox