Illusion, magic, or mother
In Sanskrit, Maaya (often spelled Maya) refers to the power of creation or the illusion of the phenomenal world. It is also a name associated with the mother of Gautama Buddha. In some contexts, it is used as a variant of the Japanese name meaning 'true' or 'design'.
About 6 girls were named Maaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Japanese singer and voice actress
Japanese voice actress and singer
