ThinkabaraMaya: meaning and origin
Maya
“Illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🪷 Sanskrit / Indian
- Letters · syllables
- 4 · 1
- Starts with
- M
About the name Maya
Maya is a girl’s name from the Sanskrit / Indian tradition. Its meaning is “illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring”. Names from Sanskrit and Indian languages — like Maya, Arjun, Priya and Ravi.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Sanskrit / Indian names
- Anika 👧Grace; also a Scandinavian form of Anna · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kavya 👧Poetry · Sanskrit / Indian
- Kiran 🧒Ray of light · Sanskrit / Indian
- Lila 👧Play; also linked to the lilac flower · Sanskrit / Indian
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
Sibling name ideas (Sanskrit / Indian, boys)
- Arjun 👦Bright, shining; the hero of the Mahabharata · Sanskrit / Indian
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Ravi 👦Sun · Sanskrit / Indian
- Rohan 👦Ascending · Sanskrit / Indian
More girl names starting with M
- Madelyn 👧From Magdala; a form of Madeline · Hebrew
- Madison 👧Son of Matthew or Maud; from a surname · English
- Maeve 👧She who intoxicates; a legendary queen of Connacht · Irish
- Magnolia 👧The magnolia tree, named for the botanist Pierre Magnol · Latin
- Makena 👧Happy one (Kikuyu) · African
- Malia 👧The Hawaiian form of Mary · Hawaiian
- Margaret 👧Pearl · Greek
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Mary 👧Beloved; the mother of Jesus · Hebrew
- Matilda 👧Mighty in battle · German
Questions and answers
What does the name Maya mean?
Maya is a name of Sanskrit / Indian origin. It means: illusion; also linked to Maia, a Greek goddess of spring.
Is Maya a boy or girl name?
Maya is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Maya have?
Maya has 4 letters and about 1 syllable.
Is Maya a popular name?
Yes. Maya has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.