Maya

Name Meaning

Latin for "great" or "larger," Sanskrit for "illusion." In Roman mythology, Maia is a daughter of Atlas, whose name was given to the month of May. It's also a variation of the English name May. Well-known Mayas: writer Maya Angelou; actress Maya Rudolph.

Origin

Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish

Theme

Exotic, Music, Leaders, Famous writers, Short and sweet, Popular

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Maylin, Maylene, Mayleen, Maylee

Famous Namesakes

Poet Maya Angelou

Celebrity Babies

Daughter of Garrison Keillor, Daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, Daughter of Pablo Picasso

Popularity in 2019

#43

Related Names

Maelynn, Maelee, Mae