US Popularity:847
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Great; Mother; Nurse
Maia is a feminine name of Greek origin that is sure to help baby develop their nurturing side. This name translates to “great,” “mother,” and "nurse," and refers to the Greek mythology figure Maia, the mother of the Greek god Hermes. As baby makes their path in life, the name Maia is sure to remind them of the importance of caring for the people they love. In Roman mythology, Maia was also believed to represent the earth and springtime. If you want baby to appreciate the natural world and flourish like the blossoms each year, this name will make for beautiful inspiration.

Maia Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Maia is currently #684 on The Bump
Girl:Maia is currently #294 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Maia is currently #847 in U.S. births
Girl:Maia is currently #311 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#847
in 2022
+ 21
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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