Maja
Meaning: Bitter, sea, strength
Origin: Hebrew/Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #6
Total births: 14,838
History: Maja is a beloved Swedish name that peaked in the 2000s. 'Maja' by Swedish poet Erik Gustaf Geijer is one of Swedish literature's most famous poems. The name carries the warmth of Swedish summer — Maja sounds like sunshine on Gotland beaches. In Sweden, Maja is inseparable from spring, midsommar, and the return of light after dark winters.
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| Current rank (2022) | #13 |
| Babies named Maja in 2022 | 448 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 14,838 |
| Peak year | 2004 (845 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #5 |
| Years in records | 1998–2022 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 8 spots |
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 in Sweden?
Maja ranked #13 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 448 babies that year.
When was Maja most popular?
Maja peaked in 2004 with 845 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Maja a boy or girl name?
Maja is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Majas in registered births are female.
How long has Maja been recorded in Sweden?
Maja appears in birth records in Sweden across 25 years — from 1998 through 2022.