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Help[Opinions] Maya
Just wondering what you thought of Maya. I rather like it but it has become a bit popular. I do however think that its popularity is declining so it might be safe to use in 10 years or so when I'll have children.
I do prefer Maia over Maya. Do you think I'd have to correct people o the spelling all the time ? which one is your favorite, Maia, Maya, Mya, Maja ? Do you pronounce it MY-ah as well ?
Maia vs ....
Which one do you like best
Maia
Kaia
Gaia
and which spellings do you prefer ?
Do you know anyone named Maya, Kaia or Gaia ? how do they spell it and how old are they ?
is Kaia too trendy ? will Maia sound dated ? is Gaia too weird ? I pr. them MY-ah, KY-ah and GAY-ah (pretty sure it's supposed to be pr. that way)...gay jokes ?
Which ones will become more popular ? do you think Maya will decline in popularity ? will Kaia rise ? Gaia ? and which spellings will be most common ? Kya, Kaya, Kaia ?
I do prefer Maia over Maya. Do you think I'd have to correct people o the spelling all the time ? which one is your favorite, Maia, Maya, Mya, Maja ? Do you pronounce it MY-ah as well ?
Maia vs ....
Which one do you like best
Maia
Kaia
Gaia
and which spellings do you prefer ?
Do you know anyone named Maya, Kaia or Gaia ? how do they spell it and how old are they ?
is Kaia too trendy ? will Maia sound dated ? is Gaia too weird ? I pr. them MY-ah, KY-ah and GAY-ah (pretty sure it's supposed to be pr. that way)...gay jokes ?
Which ones will become more popular ? do you think Maya will decline in popularity ? will Kaia rise ? Gaia ? and which spellings will be most common ? Kya, Kaya, Kaia ?
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Our 4yo daughter is named Maya (MY-ah).
If people are introduced to her before they see her name written down they pronounce it corrently. If they see her name written down first they pronounce it like May-a and lots of people call her Mia. I think probably 3 people out of 10 pronounce it right on the first go.
I love the name, it really suits my daughter & isn't as popular here in Australia as it is in the US although I think it is probably increasing in popularity.
If people are introduced to her before they see her name written down they pronounce it corrently. If they see her name written down first they pronounce it like May-a and lots of people call her Mia. I think probably 3 people out of 10 pronounce it right on the first go.
I love the name, it really suits my daughter & isn't as popular here in Australia as it is in the US although I think it is probably increasing in popularity.
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I prefer the Maia spelling and I prefer the name over Kaia and Gaia. I know someone named Gaia (prn. GY-ah) and I think she is in her 50s. I think Maya has the best chance of becoming more popular.
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I like the name a lot and I actually don't mind Maya, Maia or Mya. I'd probably be more inclined to use the Maia spelling though. As for the pronunciation, I do say MY-ah.
Out of Maia, Kaia and Gaia, Maia would be my fave, but Kaia is a close second. I don't think Kaia is too trendy and certainly don't think Maia sounds dated, not at all. Gaia is nms. I could see Kaia, Kaya, Kya gaining popularity over the next few years. Don't think it will ever be as popular as Maya, Maia, Mya though.
Out of Maia, Kaia and Gaia, Maia would be my fave, but Kaia is a close second. I don't think Kaia is too trendy and certainly don't think Maia sounds dated, not at all. Gaia is nms. I could see Kaia, Kaya, Kya gaining popularity over the next few years. Don't think it will ever be as popular as Maya, Maia, Mya though.
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I love Maya. I prefer the Maya spelling, but I like Maia too. Maja is fine if you live somewhere where it won't be misspelled and mispronounced all the time. I really dislike Mya. It looks tacky and dumbed down.
Maia is my favorite of those names. I like Gaia (I'm pretty sure it's GY-ah) in theory but it's a little much. Kaia is adorable and I adore it as a nickname, but as a full name it's really cutesy. GAY-ah is a horrible idea, sorry.
Maia is my favorite of those names. I like Gaia (I'm pretty sure it's GY-ah) in theory but it's a little much. Kaia is adorable and I adore it as a nickname, but as a full name it's really cutesy. GAY-ah is a horrible idea, sorry.
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I think Maya is cute, but a little plain. I'd only use it as a nn for something.
I prefer the spelling Maya. I would probably end up pronouncing Maja MAY-ah, but I prn. the others MY-ah.
I like Maia and Kaia. I'm not sure which I prefer.
A girl I know uses Maya as a nn for Maria - or at least I think so. Now that I'm thinking about it, I can't remember if it's Maya or Mia... Either way, not sure of the spelling, and I guess she's about 14-16.
Kaia sounds kind of trendy, but it could definitely be toned down with a classic mn, as long as the masses don't get ahold of it before then (as far as I know, it isn't popular yet - I may be wrong). I highly doubt Maia would sound dated - it's too simple and it sounds rather timeless to me. Gaia reminds me of a teacher I dislike - Gaetha (not sure of the spelling), so I myself would never use it. Gay jokes would probably result, as well.
Kaia will probably rise in popularity. I can definitely see that, but I don't know what spelling. Probably Kya, since it's the most basic. I don't think Gaia will be rising any, and since I'm not sure where Maya is on the popularity charts right now, I have no idea which way it will go.
I prefer the spelling Maya. I would probably end up pronouncing Maja MAY-ah, but I prn. the others MY-ah.
I like Maia and Kaia. I'm not sure which I prefer.
A girl I know uses Maya as a nn for Maria - or at least I think so. Now that I'm thinking about it, I can't remember if it's Maya or Mia... Either way, not sure of the spelling, and I guess she's about 14-16.
Kaia sounds kind of trendy, but it could definitely be toned down with a classic mn, as long as the masses don't get ahold of it before then (as far as I know, it isn't popular yet - I may be wrong). I highly doubt Maia would sound dated - it's too simple and it sounds rather timeless to me. Gaia reminds me of a teacher I dislike - Gaetha (not sure of the spelling), so I myself would never use it. Gay jokes would probably result, as well.
Kaia will probably rise in popularity. I can definitely see that, but I don't know what spelling. Probably Kya, since it's the most basic. I don't think Gaia will be rising any, and since I'm not sure where Maya is on the popularity charts right now, I have no idea which way it will go.
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Maya is best.
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I don't like Maya (and all variations thereof) too much. It seems really unsubstantial. That said, I like the spelling Maja the best. I do pronounce all variants MAH-yah.
I know one Maya and one Maja. Maya is about 17 or 18 years old now, I guess, and Maja would be around twelve. Maya liked her name if people didn't spell it Maja, Maja didn't.
Out of Maia, Kaia and Gaia, I like Kaia best, though I prefer Kaja. I pronounce both versions KAH-yah. I also like Gaia (GAH-yah). I do think Kaya has the potentional to become really trendy.
I know one Maya and one Maja. Maya is about 17 or 18 years old now, I guess, and Maja would be around twelve. Maya liked her name if people didn't spell it Maja, Maja didn't.
Out of Maia, Kaia and Gaia, I like Kaia best, though I prefer Kaja. I pronounce both versions KAH-yah. I also like Gaia (GAH-yah). I do think Kaya has the potentional to become really trendy.
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