What does the name Maya mean?

Maya means “Water (Hebrew); illusion, magic (Sanskrit)” and is of Hebrew origin.

Is Maya a popular name?

Maya is currently popular in Israel.

Maya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Overview

Maya is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Water (Hebrew); illusion, magic (Sanskrit)”. It is currently loved in Israel. Notable namesakes include Maya Angelou.

Meaning

Water (Hebrew); illusion, magic (Sanskrit)

Origin

Hebrew

The story

A rare name that lands beautifully across cultures — Hebrew, Sanskrit, Greek and Roman traditions all claim a Maya.

Popularity

Loved in Israel.

Famous people named Maya

Maya Angelou

Maya in other languages

Hebrew: מאיה
Arabic: مايا
Russian: Мая
Spanish: Maya
French: Maya
German: Maya
Italian: Maya
Portuguese: Maya
Dutch: Maya

Numerology

The name Maya carries numerology number 4. (For entertainment.)

Similar names

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Sibling name ideas

Ari Tal Roni Jonah Idan Amit Yael Talia