Maitreya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maitreya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 25 babies have been named Maitreya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maitreya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,011 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,011
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Maitreya is also used as a girl name, ranked #18981.
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About the Name Maitreya
Maitreya is a boy name .
Is Maitreya a boy or girl name? Maitreya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,011 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,981. Maitreya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maitreya is currently ranked #15,011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maitreya include Mai, Mait, Maity, Maitie, Maitr, Maitry, Maitrie, Eya, Eyay, Eyaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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