Spring of water or fountain
Derived from the Hebrew word for a natural spring or fountain of water. In a desert climate, it symbolizes a vital source of life, refreshment, and spiritual renewal. It is a popular unisex name in Israel but remains rare and distinctive in the United States.
Less common today
Maayan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,432 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic windsurfer
Israeli fashion model and activist
