Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Illusion
Pronunciation: MAY-uh, /ˈmaɪ.ə/, M AY AH
Popularity Rank: #545
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Maya', meaning 'illusion' or 'magic'. It is also a name of the Hindu goddess associated with creativity and wisdom.
The name Maya is of Arabic origin and means Illusion. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Maya is commonly found in Algeria, Egypt, United States of America, and 98 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAY-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmaɪ.ə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AY AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Maya is recorded 105,881 times globally, ranking it as the 545th most common name worldwide.
Maya is most prevalent in Algeria, with 10,199 occurrences, making it the 122th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Maya is found among 1 in every 45 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | #122 | 1 : 130 |
| Egypt | #570 | 1 : 238 |
| United States of America | #656 | 1 : 227 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #100 | 1 : 74 |
| Israel | #29 | 1 : 45 |
| Saudi Arabia | #613 | 1 : 542 |
| France | #681 | 1 : 293 |
| Morocco | #484 | 1 : 263 |
| Palestine | #60 | 1 : 86 |
| Kuwait | #54 | 1 : 170 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Maya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 14, 2024 09:49 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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