Girl name
Maia name meaning
“mother; a nurturing woman”
Maia means “mother” or “a nurturing woman” in its Greek explanation. It is associated with the Greek name Μαῖα, a word also used for a mother or nurse. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name recalls Maia of Greek mythology, the mother of Hermes.
What does Maia mean?
Mother; a nurturing woman
In Turkish: anne; besleyip büyüten kadın
In Greek mythology, Maia is one of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. Roman tradition also includes a goddess Maia, associated with the Latin name of May. Maia and Maya can function as spelling variants in some naming traditions, although Maya also has separate origins.
Origin of the name Maia
Maia is associated with the Greek mythological name Μαῖα, also a word used for a mother or nurse. The spelling occurs in other naming traditions as well, so not every instance necessarily has this derivation.
How to pronounce Maia
| Syllables | 3 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maia/ |
Is Maia a girl’s name?
Yes, Maia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Maia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Maia
Famous people named Maia
- Maia Ozdemir · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Maia
What is the meaning of Maia?
Maia means “mother; a nurturing woman”. Maia is associated with the Greek mythological name Μαῖα, also a word used for a mother or nurse. The spelling occurs in other naming traditions as well, so not every instance necessarily has this derivation.
Is Maia a girl’s name?
Yes, Maia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Maia in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Maia nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Maia?
Maia is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Maia have?
Maia has 3 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Maia?
Maia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Maia?
Notable people named Maia include Maia Ozdemir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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