Meia

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Pronounced MAY-uh /ˈmeɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Maia/Maya, from the Greek Maia, 'great; mother; nurse' — a goddess linked to spring and the month of May. Soft and nature-warm; routes overlap with Sanskrit Maya, 'illusion.'Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Maia: Meia means 'great; mother' (said 'MAY-uh'). Nature-warm and gentle.

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Origin LowGreek, Latin

MeaningA spelling of Maia/Maya, from the Greek Maia, 'great; mother; nurse' — a goddess linked to spring and the month of May. Soft and nature-warm; routes overlap with Sanskrit Maya, 'illusion.'

U.S. rank (2024)#12961 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 430

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

Meia is a spelling of Maia/Maya, from the Greek goddess Maia ('great; mother; nurse'), linked to spring and May. Its sound also overlaps with the Sanskrit Maya ('illusion'); it reads soft and gentle (said 'MAY-uh').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., alongside Maia and Maya. Rare, soft, and warm.

Did you know? Meia respells Maia/Maya — from the Greek goddess Maia, 'great; mother,' tied to spring and the month of May. A soft, nature-warm name (said 'MAY-uh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Meia — Spelling of Maia/Maya; Greek 'great; mother'

Variations

MaiaMayaMeya

Nicknames

MeiMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meia mean?

Meia is a spelling of Maia/Maya, from the Greek goddess Maia, 'great; mother; nurse.'

How do you pronounce Meia?

It's said MAY-uh /ˈmeɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meia a boy or girl name?

Meia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meia?

Meia is a rare name for girls in the U.S.