Meaning
Maya is a hebrew name meaning “Water; also illusion”.
History
A truly global name: from the Hebrew mayim for water, the Sanskrit maya for creative illusion, and Greek mythology's mother of Hermes. Poet Maya Angelou gave it modern resonance.
Popularity
Ranked #80 in 2026 · up 220 places since 1996
Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.