Great or mother; also refers to the Maiella massif
Maiella is an Italian name likely derived from Maia, the Roman goddess of spring and fertility. It is also the name of the Maiella massif in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, which is locally associated with the 'Mother Mountain' or 'Madre Maiella'.
Less common today
Maiella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,074 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Patron saint of expectant mothers
