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Maja: Meaning & Origin

Maja is a girl name of Polish origin meaning “A name that means 'the great one' or 'brave,' and has become increasingly popular in recent years.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

MAH-yah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

Majka

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

35%
48
2010
31
Current
#36
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Maja Zofia
  • Maja Elena

Famous Namesakes

  • Maja Włoszczowska (cyclist)
  • Maja Ostaszewska (actress)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Maja