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Maayan

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-ah-YAHN /mɑː.ɑːˈjɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Maayan is the Hebrew word for a spring or fountain — living water rising from the ground. It became a given name in modern Israel, where it is given to both boys and girls, though it leans to girls; we note that lean.Medium

In 30 seconds: Maayan is Hebrew for a spring of water — a fountain rising from the ground (said 'mah-ah-YAHN'). Unisex in Israel, which we note.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningMaayan is the Hebrew word for a spring or fountain — living water rising from the ground. It became a given name in modern Israel, where it is given to both boys and girls, though it leans to girls; we note that lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#13423 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maayan is Hebrew ma'ayan, 'spring, fountain' — water that rises of itself. Like Yaara, Shai and Ofek, it was taken up as a given name during the modern Hebrew revival, when nature words became names. In Israel it is used for boys and girls alike, with a girl lean, which we note (said 'mah-ah-YAHN').

It is very rare in the U.S. Rare, refreshing, and modern-Hebrew.

Did you know? In Hebrew a maayan is living water — a spring, not a well. The word runs through the Psalms and became a favorite modern Israeli name for both boys and girls, which we note.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Maayan — Hebrew ma'ayan, 'spring, fountain'; unisex in Israel

Variations

Ma'ayanMayanMaayana

Nicknames

MaiYan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maayan mean?

Maayan is Hebrew for a spring or fountain — living water rising from the ground.

How do you pronounce Maayan?

It's said mah-ah-YAHN /mɑː.ɑːˈjɑːn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Maayan a boy or girl name?

Maayan is used here as a boy's name; in Israel it is given to both boys and girls, with a girl lean — we note it.

How popular is Maayan?

Maayan is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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