Maia

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Associated with the Roman goddess of spring who gave her name to the fifth calendar month of the year. In Greek mythology she was the mother of the god Hermes. Popular use of the name began in 1996.

Popularity: Ranked #621 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Greek; Latin
Gender: Female
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Variations: Mike +; Miles +; Milo +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Maiya +; Maja +; Maya +; Miah +; Miya +; Mya +; Myah +; + Add an Alternative
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Comments (5)

terryamyburkey1 wrote:

I am naming my baby girl Mya because my name is Amy and didnt want to name her Amy but wanted to name her after me in some form...so Amy and Mya have the same letters just jumbled up....I dont care what anyone else thinks of it

6/4/2011 12:20:27 PM Report Abuse

Safire28 wrote:

That's a cute name. Is it pronounced "MY-uh"? If it is, I like it!

2/3/2011 01:55:48 PM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

im sorry but this name to give a child is just so wrong! lol =(

1/19/2011 09:49:12 PM Report Abuse

shopgirl519801 wrote:

:) my sis-in-law's middle name

12/4/2010 05:01:37 PM Report Abuse

daddy12391 wrote:

i picked this name for a daughter years ago before i new i was pregnant or having a girl or when i was due. i'm due in May it that's what it means! talk about signs!!

10/18/2009 03:32:54 PM Report Abuse

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