Maya
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced MY-uh
Verified name
What does Maya mean?
Illusion, magic, divine power
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 61 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 28 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: May, Mai
Variant: Maia, Maja, Miah
Related: Mia, Mina, Miya, Maia
Using Maya across cultures
Multicultural name found across Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin traditions.
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