Will my child share the name Maiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Maiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maiya is declining: down 206 places since 2020, to #1,271 in 2025. It peaked at #572 in 2009.

Is Maiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maiya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Maiya?

Notable people named Maiya include: Maiya Quansah-Breed — Maiya Jasmin Esi Quansah-Breed is an English singer and stage actress.; Maiya Gunasekara — Maithri "Maiya" Gunasekera, FRCS, FICS is a Sri Lankan surgeon and reputed rugby personality..

Is Maiya a popular baby name in the United States?

Maiya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Maiya

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Maiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1271 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Maiya

Maiya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 197 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #572 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Maiya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maiya in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Maiya

Maiya Quansah-Breed — Maiya Jasmin Esi Quansah-Breed is an English singer and stage actress.
Maiya Maneza — Maiya Salakharqyzy Maneza (Kazakh: Майя Салахарқызы Манеза; Russian: Майя Салахаровна Манеза; born 1 November 1985) is a Kazakhstani weightlifter.
Maiya Gunasekara — Maithri "Maiya" Gunasekera, FRCS, FICS is a Sri Lankan surgeon and reputed rugby personality.

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