Maiah at a glance
- Meaning
- Illusion, water
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- MAIAH
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Maya, Mayah, Maaia, Maayiya, Mayeh, Mayie
Lucky details for Maiah
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Maiah 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 Maiah for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Maiah reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Maiah
What does the name Maiah mean?
Maiah means “illusion, water” and comes from a English root.
Is Maiah a boy or girl name?
Maiah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Maiah?
Maiah is pronounced MAIAH (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Maiah?
The lucky number for Maiah is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Maiah?
Popular short forms include Maia, Maii, Maiy, May.
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