girl · English

Maia

/MAIA/

Meaning: Illusion, water

Maia at a glance

Meaning: Illusion, water
Origin: English
Religion: Secular
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: MAIA
Syllables: 1
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Maya, Mayia, Maayah, Maay, Mayeh, Mayie

Lucky details for Maia

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Maia is a English name meaning “illusion, water”. It is a spelling variant of Maya and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Maia for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Maia reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Maii May

Middle Names

Meera Mariammah Maanpree

Sibling Names

Archie Charlieia Henro Maasoni

Compatible Names

Alice Charlotten Evelinie Isliyiya Mayiyia Rubino

FAQs about the name Maia

What does the name Maia mean?

Maia means “illusion, water” and comes from a English root.

Is Maia a boy or girl name?

Maia is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Maia?

Maia is pronounced MAIA (1 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Maia?

The lucky number for Maia is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Maia?

Popular short forms include Maii, May.