Water or beloved
Meya is a name with multiple potential roots. In some contexts, it is a variant of the Scandinavian and Germanic name Maya, meaning 'beloved' or 'great.' It is also associated with the Arabic word for water, 'Maya,' and can be seen as a modern phonetic spelling of the Spanish name Maia.
About 8 girls were named Meya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series Xenoblade Chronicles · Xenoblade Chronicles
