Maitreya

Q: How popular is the name Maitreya?

Maitreya is ranked #15011 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #15,011 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maitreya is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Maitreya often also consider Lehman, Onslow, .

Popularity Over Time

#15,011

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,011
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Mai May Maiie Maitie

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Also a Girl Name

Maitreya is also used as a girl name, ranked #18981.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maitreya

Is Maitreya a boy or girl name?

Maitreya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15011. As a girl name, it is ranked #18981. Maitreya is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Maitreya?

Maitreya is currently ranked #15011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maitreya?

Common nicknames for Maitreya include Mai, May, Maiie, and Maitie.

Is Maitreya a common or rare name?

Maitreya is an uncommon name, ranked #15011 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, May, Maiie, and Maitie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.