Maïa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Maïa can mean "great" or "mother" in Greek, "water" in Hebrew, or "illusion" in Sanskrit.
Pronunciation
MA-YA
The name is pronounced as "my-ah".
Popularity
Maïa is not a very common name in the world, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years. It ranks #330 in France and #488 in Belgium in 2020. It is also popular in Switzerland and Quebec, Canada.

cartoon of the name Maïa
Cartoon of Maïa

Maïa Name meanings & History

Maïa is a variant of the name Maya, which has multiple origins. It can be derived from the Greek word Maia, which means "great" or "mother," and is associated with the goddess of spring and growth. It can also be a variant of the Hebrew name Mayim, which means "water," or the Sanskrit name Maia, which means "illusion.". Maïa can mean "great" or "mother" in Greek, "water" in Hebrew, or "illusion" in Sanskrit. French form of Maia 1. Maïa is primarily used as a feminine given name.

Zodiac Sign of Maïa: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maïa:

M: Mushy,Maternal,Memory,Mother,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mommy

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Maïa is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Maïa Vidal is an American singer-songwriter and Maia Mitchell is an Australian actress and singer.

Related Names to Maïa

Maya, Maiah, Mya, Maja, Maija, Mia.