Maya

Pronunciation: [ m-EYE-uh ]

Boy Name #21,277 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maya is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EYE-uh.

Parents who love the name Maya often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,277
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Mayson #1331 Mayer #1834 Maynor #3033 Maycol #3527 Maykel #4410

Also a Girl Name

Maya is also used as a girl name, ranked #51.

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Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maya

Is Maya a boy or girl name?

Maya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21277. As a girl name, it is ranked #51. Maya is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Maya?

Maya is pronounced m-EYE-uh.

How popular is the name Maya?

Maya is currently ranked #21277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Maya a common or rare name?

Maya is an uncommon name, ranked #21277 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maya

Maya is a boy name .

Is Maya a boy or girl name? Maya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,277 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51. Maya is more commonly used as a girl name.

Maya is currently ranked #21,277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Maya include Mayson, Mayer, Maynor, Maycol, Maykel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.