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Maayan

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Pronounced mah-ah-YAHN /mɑ.ɑˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew maayan, 'a spring; a fountain; a source of water'Medium

In 30 seconds: A spring; a fountain: Maayan is Hebrew for 'a spring; a fountain'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'mah-ah-YAHN').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew maayan, 'a spring; a fountain; a source of water'

U.S. rank (2025)#9234 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 616

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 comes from Hebrew maayan, 'a spring; a fountain; a source of water' — a symbol of life and renewal. A lyrical, modern Israeli name (said 'mah-ah-YAHN'; nickname Maya).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-spring-and-a-fountain at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Maayan means 'a spring; a fountain; a source of water' in Hebrew — a lyrical, modern Israeli name, used for both sexes but most often a girl's (said 'mah-ah-YAHN').

Overall data confidence 62%

Hebrew references — maayan — etymology

Variations

MayanMaayana

Nicknames

Maya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maayan mean?

Maayan is Hebrew for 'a spring; a fountain; a source of water'.

How do you pronounce Maayan?

It's said mah-ah-YAHN /mɑ.ɑˈjɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maayan a boy or girl name?

Maayan is most often a girl's name (used for both sexes).

How popular is Maayan?

Maayan is a rare name in the U.S.