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Maiah
Pronounced MY-ah /ˈmaɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: -iah spelling of Maya/Maia — from Greek Maia, 'mother; good mother; great' (the goddess of spring; mother of Hermes)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Maiah is an -iah spelling of Maya/Maia — from Greek Maia, 'mother; good mother; great' (a goddess of spring and growth, the mother of Hermes, for whom the month of May is named; the name overlaps the Sanskrit Maya, 'illusion', routes layered). A soft, lyrical name; the -iah styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Maya. Rare, mother-or-great at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Maiah mean?
Maiah spells Maya/Maia — Greek 'mother; great' (the spring goddess); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Maiah?
It's said MY-ah /ˈmaɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Maiah a boy or girl name?
Maiah is a girl's name.
How popular is Maiah?
Maiah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Maya is more common.