Great or mother; also associated with the month of May
Maiana is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Maia, which in Greek mythology was the mother of Hermes and the eldest of the Pleiades. In a Basque context, it is sometimes used as a contraction of Maria Ana, combining traditional roots into a singular, modern-sounding form.
Less common today
Maiana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,486 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).