Maiya

Meaning of Maiya

Maiya is a female name with multiple origins and associations. The name has various pronunciations across different languages and cultures. In American English, it is pronounced as MY-uh (/maɪˈjə/), while in Arabic, it is pronounced as MY-ah (/maɪˈjæ/). In Hebrew, the pronunciation is mah-YAH (/ma.ja/), and in Japanese, it is MAI-yah (/maɪˈjɑ/). Russian pronunciation follows a similar pattern to Hebrew, with mah-YAH (/mɐˈja/) being the preferred pronunciation. Finally, in Swahili, the name is pronounced as MY-ah (/maɪˈjɑ/).

Maiya has variations such as Maia and Maya. These variations offer parents alternative options if they prefer a slightly different spelling or sound.

In terms of popularity in the United States, Maiya has been steadily increasing in use over the past few decades. As of recent years, it ranks around 2500th to 2700th in terms of occurrence. However, it's important to note that popularity can vary from year to year.

Overall, Maiya is an attractive name with diverse origins and a range of pronunciations. Its rising popularity suggests that many parents are drawn to its unique sound and cultural connections when choosing a name for their baby girl.

Pronunciation

Hebrew

  • Pronunced as mah-YAH (/ma.ja/)

Russian

  • Pronunced as mah-YAH (/mɐˈja/)

Japanese

  • Pronunced as MAI-yah (/maɪˈjɑ/)

Arabic

  • Pronunced as MY-ah (/maɪˈjæ/)

Swahili

  • Pronunced as MY-ah (/maɪˈjɑ/)

American English

  • Pronunced as MY-uh (/maɪˈjə/)

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Notable People Named Maiya

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Maiya Williams is an American author, television producer, and screenwriter.
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