Maia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Great, mother, goddess of spring
Origin: Greek/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #433 in 2025 with 715 babies born.
History: In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades and mother of Hermes. In Roman mythology, she was the goddess of spring, for whom the month of May is named. It has an ancient, celestial quality.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Maia? About 1 in 4,655 babies born in 2025 were named Maia, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maia
What does the name Maia mean?
Maia means “Great, mother, goddess of spring” from Greek/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Maia?
Maia has Greek/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Great, mother, goddess of spring”.
How popular is Maia?
Maia ranked #433 in 2025 — given to 715 babies that year.
When was Maia most popular?
Maia peaked in 2022 with 752 babies registered that year.
Is Maia a boy or girl name?
Maia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Maias in registered births are female.
Is the name Maia rising or falling in popularity?
Maia has risen 65 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #498 in 2020 to #433 in 2025.
How long has Maia been recorded?
Maia appears in birth records across 74 years — from 1950 through 2025.