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Maya

female

Meaning

"Illusion or Water"

Maya appears in several traditions with distinct origins, including Sanskrit philosophical usage and other independent name sources.

BiblicalMythologyMythologicalNatureNaturalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Maya

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#51Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#51

Maya was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Maya Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Maya.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Maya

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Maya, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

31 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit, Hebrew, Greek
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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