Maia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maia Name at a Glance

Name	Maia
Meaning	Close to God.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maia means “Close to God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maia Name Origin

Our database records Maia under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maia

When considering Maia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.