Maia - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Maia \maia\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "great; mother". Also (Maori) "brave warrior". Greek mythology: Maia was a beautiful nymph and the mother of Hermes, the messenger god. In Roman tradition, she is an earth goddess of springtime. The month of May was named in her honor. See also Maiya.

Maia has 11 variant forms: Maaja, Maiah, Maj, Maja, May, Maya, Mayah, Moia, Moja, Moya and Mya.

For more information, see also the related name Cybele.

Baby names that sound like Maia are Mai and Mia.

Maia is a common female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Maia. Click here to compare Maia with related baby names.