Girl Name · English Origin
Maia
Maia is a girl baby name of English origin, meaning "Worthy of love". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Maia often also consider Maye.
Maia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Maia to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maia as M·A·I·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Maia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maiaa, Maiae, Maiay, Mai.
- Nicknames: Maia works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Maia with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Maia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maye, Mia, Maya, Mayo, Miya — full picks on the sibling names for Maia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maia? Browse our names like Maia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Maia
What does the name Maia mean?
Maia means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Maia?
Maia originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Maia?
Maia has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maia a boy's or girl's name?
Maia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Maia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Maia?
Names that share Maia's sound and style include Maye, Mia, Maya, Mayo, Miya.
What middle names pair well with Maia?
Good middle-name fits for Maia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maia share its rhythm without rhyming — Maye, Mia, Maya all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.