UK girl's name
Maeya
A feminine English name derived from the flower name "Maya" meaning "illusion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Maeya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maeya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Maeya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Maeya ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Maeya.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maeya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Maeya mean?
The name Maeya is a relatively modern name with origins that can be traced back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variation of the Hebrew name Maya, which means "water" or "spring." The addition of the letter "e" before the "y" is thought to have been an attempt to create a more unique and feminine spelling.
While the name Maeya does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America and parts of Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maeya can be found in a birth record from the 1980s in the United States.
Despite its modern origins, the name Maeya has been adopted by several notable individuals throughout the world. One such individual is Maeya Natsuki, a Japanese video game developer and writer who was born in 1992. She is known for her work on several popular video game franchises.
Another notable person with the name Maeya is Maeya Shrestha, a Nepalese singer and songwriter born in 1985. She has released several albums and is considered a prominent figure in the Nepali music industry.
In the realm of sports, Maeya Boulanger is a French professional tennis player born in 1997. She has achieved notable rankings on the WTA Tour and has participated in various Grand Slam tournaments.
Maeya Krishnamurthy, born in 1988, is an Indian-American author and journalist. She has written several books and articles exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues.
Lastly, Maeya Barnhill is a Canadian artist and illustrator born in 1980. She is known for her vibrant and whimsical artworks, which have been featured in various exhibitions and publications.
While the name Maeya is still relatively uncommon, its unique spelling and connection to the Hebrew name Maya have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years. As more individuals embrace this name, its historical significance may continue to evolve and expand.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maeya over time
The chart below shows babies named Maeya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Maeya, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maeya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maeya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5741 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Maeya
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Maeya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maeya in the UK right now?
In 2022, Maeya was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Maeya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Maeya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maeya?
A feminine English name derived from the flower name "Maya" meaning "illusion".
How many people are called Maeya in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Maeya across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.