Maia

Maia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 681 girls in the United States.

Maia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maia

Maia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maia first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #420 in 2022, and in 2024 681 babies received the name — 17,481 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maia in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#420 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Maia in 2024
681
Total since 1880
17,481

Maia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#176 in 2001
Babies named Maia in 2025
255
Total since 1996
6,451

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maia mean?

The meaning of Maia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maia a boy or girl name?

Maia is a girl name. In 2024, 681 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maia?

Maia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maia?

Maia first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #420 in 2022, and 681 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].