Mayan

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-ahn /ˈmaɪ.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew mayan, 'a spring, a fountain, a source of water'; also linked to the Maya people of Mesoamerica; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A spring, a fountain: Mayan is Hebrew for 'a spring, a fountain'. Soft, fresh, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'MY-ahn').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew mayan, 'a spring, a fountain, a source of water'; also linked to the Maya people of Mesoamerica; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6061 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

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

Mayan comes from Hebrew mayan, 'a spring, a fountain, a source of fresh water' — and is also linked to the great Maya civilization of Mesoamerica (routes layered, which we note). A soft, fresh, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Mai).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Latino families. Rare, a-spring-and-a-fountain at the (Hebrew) root, and fresh.

Did you know? Mayan means 'a spring, a fountain, a source of water' in Hebrew — and is also linked to the Maya people of Mesoamerica — a soft, fresh name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-ahn').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Mayan — routes layered

Variations

MaayanMayaan

Nicknames

Mai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayan mean?

Mayan is Hebrew for 'a spring, a fountain'; it is also linked to the Maya people. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mayan?

It's said MY-ahn /ˈmaɪ.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mayan a boy or girl name?

Mayan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Mayan?

Mayan is a rare name in the U.S.