Maia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Maia originates from Greek, meaning 'great' or 'mother.' It has evolved from ancient Greek to modern English and is associated with nurturing traits. There is no biblical relevance. Maia has gained popularity in recent centuries and is well-regarded for its elegance and connection to nature.

The name Maia is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maia has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4435th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1683rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1474th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 607th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 517th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maia"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪə/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Maia is derived from the Greek word 'maia,' which means 'great' or 'mother.' In mythology, Maia was one of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes.

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Meaning

great, mother

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Language Evolution

Maia (Greek), Maia (Latin), Maia (English)

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Historical Usage

The name Maia has been used since ancient times, gaining popularity in the modern era, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries due to its association with mythology and nature.

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Variants & Derivatives

Maya, Maïa, Maja

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Maia is perceived as a gentle and nurturing name, often associated with femininity and nature, appealing to parents seeking a unique yet classic choice.

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Famous People

Maia Mitchell, Maia Sandu

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maia"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Maia"

"Maia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4435th of 12526 149
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1683rd of 19264 910
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1474th of 27321 1,587
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 607th of 35406 7,542
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 517th of 30306 7,293

Regional Popularity of "Maia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Maia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - 79.68%
2211th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
51.04%
1499th/2937
45.79%
1595th/3483
67.54%
2376th/3518
34.00%
1375th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
43.04%
1586th/3685
28.25%
1264th/4475
34.87%
1811th/5194
21.91%
1384th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
12.99%
595th/4582
8.17%
422nd/5164
10.78%
788th/7313
7.28%
543rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
17.42%
694th/3984
8.11%
364th/4487
8.87%
605th/6822
6.63%
416th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Maia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Maia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.