Maya
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“Illusion; water; mother”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Maya is a Sanskrit / Greek / Hebrew name meaning "Illusion; water; mother." Currently ranked #134 nationally with 4,220 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +2% vs the previous decade.
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Greek & Latin
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Multicultural
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