Thoughts on Maia

JnJHud

I love this name... always have. It seems to be stinkin' up my name poll, though. What are your thoughts?

The full name would be Maia Jane Hudson, Jane in honor of my late dad, John.

prepster7

LOVE Maia.

Nicorie1110

Very pretty and I've never heard it before which I think is nice

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I think Maia is my favorite from your name list.  Unique, but not made-up.  Very pretty.  Jane is super cute, too.

LMS05

I've never heard this name before. How do you pronounce it? Maya??

JnJHud

LMS05:

I've never heard this name before. How do you pronounce it? Maya?

Yup, just like Maya. mEYE-uh.

LMS05

I don't like it because I like names that are obvious how to pronounce. I prefer Maya.?

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JnJHud:

LMS05:

I've never heard this name before. How do you pronounce it? Maya?

Yup, just like Maya. mEYE-uh.

Maia has the benefit over the "Maya" spelling of not reminding one of Incas and Aztecs.

JnJHud

LMS05:

I don't like it because I like names that are obvious how to pronounce. I prefer Maya.

So do I. I had hoped that most people would be familiar with the name since it's embedded in Greek history. I'll have to think about that.... Thanks for your input.

LMS05

JnJHud:

LMS05:

I don't like it because I like names that are obvious how to pronounce. I prefer Maya.

So do I. I had hoped that most people would be familiar with the name since it's embedded in Greek history. I'll have to think about that.... Thanks for your input.

You're welcome. I'm a college graduate and I'm not very familiar with Greek history. I would say the average person isn't either.?

AllThatGlitters101

Well, I'm not familiar with any Greek associations with Maya, but there was a whole band of people who lived/live in Central and South America known as the Mayans and were part of the Maya Civilization (m-eye-ans) which is what I associate the name Maya with. I think the name Maia helps the association lessen.

iluvtom

I do not care for the spelling but it is a pretty name

JnJHud

Belive me, I'm no history buff, but Maia is of Greek origin and often is interpreted as "brave warrior" or "great mother." In Greek mythology, Maia was the head of the beautiful nymphs and the mother of Hermes.

In Roman mythology, Maia is associated with springtime, and the month of May was named in her honor.

This is all nice (maybe not the nymph part haha), but really, I just like the name. I prefer the look of Maia over Maya, especially with the Mayan association, and when I was young, I knew an older girl named Maia, who was beautiful, talented, nice, you name it. She - and her name - left a lasting impression.

star678

Maia is okay, but I wouldn't use it personally.

Audrey Jane from your list is gorgeous.   

still_a_bride

I really like this name!  I like both spellings, Maia and Maya.  This is the top girl name on my sister's list and I'm already excited about someday having a niece named Maia/Maya. :-)

newportbride715

Love it. I also like this spelling a million times better than Maya.

amoureux

I like it.  I know a 5 yr old named Maya and it suits her now but it is also a name that works for an adult.

AngieInOH

We'll be naming one of our twin girls Mya.  Just thought I would throw out that spelling.... I also didn't care for spelling it Maya. 

nybor1975

I've always liked that name.

lbap

Historically, this was one of my favorite girl names.  When it started to become really popular, I moved away from it.  However, as a name, without knowing its popularity, I still like the way it sounds - very pretty!

thenewmrsrussell

NMS.