Maia
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Maia
Maia derives from Greek meaning "mother" or "midwife," rooted in the Proto-Indo-European term for "nursing" or "increase." The name appears in Greek mythology as one of the Pleiades and mother of Hermes, and is used across Western, Greek, and Hindu cultures, with historical prominence in ancient Greece and modern secular societies.
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Etymology
Maia derives from Greek meaning "mother" or "midwife," rooted in the Proto-Indo-European term for "nursing" or "increase." The name appears in Greek mythology as one of the Pleiades and mother of Hermes, and is used across Western, Greek, and Hindu cultures, with historical prominence in ancient Greece and modern secular societies.
Maia currently ranks #433 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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