Maiya
About Maiya
Maiya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'illusion' or 'magic,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'wished-for child.' It's also found in Japanese culture where it might be connected to the word for 'dance.' The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive yet approachable alternatives to more common names like Maya or Maia. Maiya offers a fresh twist on these similar names while maintaining an easy pronunciation. Its cross-cultural presence gives it versatility and broad appeal. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel sounds, contributing to its increasingly favorable reception.
Pronounced MY-uh.
As of October 2026, Maiya ranked #2398 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #997 in 2000.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,803 | 114 | 63.8 |
| 2015 | #1,539 | 145 | 81.2 |
| 2016 | #1,861 | 111 | 62.6 |
| 2017 | #1,746 | 121 | 70.1 |
| 2018 | #1,690 | 123 | 72.3 |
| 2019 | #2,344 | 77 | 45.9 |
| 2020 | #2,366 | 75 | 46.4 |
| 2021 | #2,805 | 61 | 37.2 |
| 2022 | #2,544 | 70 | 42.7 |
| 2023 | #2,632 | 67 | 41.8 |
| 2024 | #2,314 | 80 | 49.4 |
| 2025 | #2,398 | 75 | 46.7 |
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Maiya on lists
Famous Maiyas
- Maiya Maneza
Kazakh Olympic weightlifter
- Maiya Williams
American novelist and producer
- Maiya Sykes
American singer of group Postmodern Jukebox and The Voice
- Maiya Dupree Moran (b. 1999)
daughter of actors and TV personalities Rob and Julie Moran
- Maiya Grace Baldoni (b. 2015)
daughter of American actor Justin Baldoni
- Maiya Quansah Breed
West End Actress known for the musical SIX