UK girl's name
Mayana
A feminine name with Sanskrit roots meaning "illusion" or "the great mirage".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mayana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mayana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.
Mayana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mayana. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mayana ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Mayana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mayana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mayana mean?
The name Mayana has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "maya," which means "illusion" or "magic." The name was likely popularized in ancient India during the Vedic period.
Mayana is also associated with the concept of "maya" in Hindu philosophy, which refers to the perceived reality or illusion that veils the true nature of existence. This philosophical concept is explored in various Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.
One of the earliest known references to the name Mayana can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. In this text, Mayana is mentioned as the name of a female character, although her role and significance are not well documented.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Mayana. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mayana Devi (born around 1050 CE), a Hindu philosopher and poet from Bengal, India. She is known for her contributions to the Shakta tradition and her writings on the concept of divine feminine power.
Another prominent figure was Mayana Bai (1465-1533 CE), a poet and mystic from the Bhakti movement in India. Her devotional poetry, composed in the Brajbhasha language, is still widely celebrated and studied today.
In more recent times, Mayana Zatz (1935-2019) was a renowned Brazilian geneticist and professor, known for her pioneering work in the field of human genetics and the study of genetic disorders.
Mayana Syailendra (born 1964) is an Indonesian politician and former Minister of State-Owned Enterprises in the Indonesian government.
Mayana Nezbeth (born 1987) is a Colombian singer-songwriter and actress, known for her work in Latin American television and music.
While the name Mayana has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds around the world, each adding their unique story and significance to the legacy of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mayana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mayana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
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- 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
Mayana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mayana in the UK right now?
In 2014, Mayana was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mayana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Mayana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mayana?
A feminine name with Sanskrit roots meaning "illusion" or "the great mirage".
How many people are called Mayana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mayana across the 1 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.