Water; drop of the sea; bitter; or great
Maiah is a rare spelling variant of Maya or Maia. In Greek mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes, while in Hebrew contexts, it is often associated with the name Mary or the word for water. This specific spelling adds a modern, unique flair to an ancient name.
Less common today
Maiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,276 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Venezuelan TV host and YouTube personality
