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Mayan

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Pronounced mah-YAHN /mɑˈjɑn/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: A flowing spring: Mayan is Hebrew for 'a spring, a fountain'. Fresh, soft, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew mayan, 'a spring, a fountain, a source of water'

U.S. rank (2024)#5086 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 344

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 water'. A fresh, soft, popular modern name in Israel (it also coincides with the name of the Maya civilization of Mesoamerica).

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

Did you know? Mayan means 'a spring, a fountain, a source of water' in Hebrew — a fresh, soft nature name, popular in modern Israel (and echoing the Maya civilization).

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Maayan — etymology

Variations

MaayanMayaan

Nicknames

Mai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayan mean?

Mayan is Hebrew for 'a spring, a fountain, a source of water'.

How do you pronounce Mayan?

It's said mah-YAHN /mɑˈjɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mayan a boy or girl name?

Mayan is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayan?

Mayan is a rare name in the U.S.