Maiya

Meaning of Maiya

Maiya has different meanings depending on the origin. In Russian, it's related to 'May'. In Greek, it's linked to 'good mother'. In Hindi, it's another name for the goddess Durga.

Maiya has Russian/Greek/Hindi roots — browse every Russian/Greek/Hindi baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maiya

After ranking as high as #995 in 2000, Maiya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maiya

• Maya Angelou
  American poet and activist
• Maya Rudolph
  American actress and comedian
• Maya Moore
  American professional basketball player
• Maya Gabeira
  Brazilian big wave surfer
• Maya DiRado
  American Olympic swimmer

Questions about the name Maiya

What does the name Maiya mean?

Maiya means maiya has different meanings depending on the origin. in russian, it's related to 'may'. in greek, it's linked to 'good mother'. in hindi, it's another name for the goddess durga, and it comes from Russian/Greek/Hindi origins.

Is Maiya a boy's or a girl's name?

Maiya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maiya?

Maiya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maiya most popular?

Maiya peaked at #995 in 2000.