78%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Roman Mythology Pronounced Pron. MIE-ya(Classical Latin) MAY-ə(English) MIE-ə(English) [key · IPA] Meaning & History Probably from Latin maior meaning "greater". This was the name of a Roman goddess of spring, a companion (sometimes wife) of Vulcan. She was later conflated with the Greek goddess Maia. The month of May is named for her. Related Names Same SpellingMaïa, Maia (3)User SubmissionMaia DetailsPopularity Last ranked #78 in 2019 Catalonia, Spain Last ranked #218 in 2019 England and Wales Last ranked #420 in 2011 (Maia) #272 in 2018 (Maïa) France Last ranked #196 in 2015 Italy Last ranked #35 in 2019 New Zealand Last ranked #525 in 2019 United States RateDetailsPeople think this name is natural wholesome refined Name Days?Name Days Estonia: May 2 Categories goddesses, seasons Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·
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