Water; close to God; illusion
Mayah is a cross-cultural name with several distinct roots. In Hebrew, it is often considered a variant of Maya, meaning 'water', or a diminutive of Ma'ayan. In Sanskrit, it relates to the concept of 'illusion' or 'magic', while in some Arabic contexts, it is associated with grace or water.
Less common today
Mayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,364 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian actress known for her role in The PM's Daughter
