Maija
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Great, May — vast in scope and deeply admired
Origin: Irish/English
Popularity: Ranked #11538 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: Maija is a name with Irish/English roots, related to the element 'mai' meaning great, may.
Similar names: marija, mai, maiah, maiia, maijor, malaijah, maci, maciah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Maija? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Maija, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maija
What does the name Maija mean?
Maija means “Great, May — vast in scope and deeply admired” from Irish/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Maija?
Maija has Irish/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Great, May — vast in scope and deeply admired”.
How popular is Maija?
Maija ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Maija most popular?
Maija peaked in 1999 with 59 babies registered that year.
Is Maija a boy or girl name?
Maija is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Maijas in registered births are female.
Is the name Maija rising or falling in popularity?
Maija has fallen 1297 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9620 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Maija been recorded?
Maija appears in birth records across 68 years — from 1952 through 2025.