Mayah
Mayah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Close to God, water, or illusion.
Origin and history
Mayah is a modern variant spelling of Maya, drawing from roots in Hebrew and Arabic traditions. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the phrase 'from God' or connected to water, while in Arabic it relates to grace and water. It is a moderately soft and popular name choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,973 babies in the United States have been named Mayah since 1880. It ranks #3251 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1644.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.6 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
- FL (15.1 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 961 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,338 |
| 2020-2029 | 457 |
Fun facts
- The addition of the silent trailing 'h' offers a distinct visual ending while retaining the classic pronunciation of Maya.
- Names sounding like Maya or Mayah appear independently across multiple global language families.