Maitreya
Maitreya is a girl baby name. Ranked #18,981 in the US, popular nicknames include Mai, May, and Maiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Maitreya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 7 babies have been named Maitreya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maitreya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,981 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,981
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Maitreya is also used as a boy name, ranked #15011.
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About the Name Maitreya
Maitreya is a girl name .
Is Maitreya a boy or girl name? Maitreya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,981 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,011. Maitreya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maitreya is currently ranked #18,981 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Maitreya include Maite . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis