Maja
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bitter, sea, strength
Origin: Hebrew/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #3747 in 2025 with 40 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Marjan, meaning bitter, sea, strength.
Similar names: marjan, marjani, maasai, macai, mada, madai, maha, maia
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Maja? About 1 in 83,213 babies born in 2025 were named Maja, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maja
What does the name Maja mean?
Maja means “Bitter, sea, strength” from Hebrew/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Maja?
Maja has Hebrew/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Bitter, sea, strength”.
How popular is Maja?
Maja ranked #3712 in 2025 — given to 40 babies that year.
When was Maja most popular?
Maja peaked in 2009 with 84 babies registered that year.
Is Maja a boy or girl name?
Maja is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Majas in registered births are female.
Is the name Maja rising or falling in popularity?
Maja has risen 138 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3850 in 2020 to #3712 in 2025.
How long has Maja been recorded?
Maja appears in birth records across 66 years — from 1953 through 2025.