Maya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maya Name at a Glance

Name	Maya
Meaning	Daughter of Atlas.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maya means “Daughter of Atlas”. 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.

Maya Name Origin

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

Is Maya a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Maya

When considering Maya 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.