# Maya: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Maya meaning: "Water (Hebrew), illusion (Sanskrit), mother (Greek)" (Multiple origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Maya

     
 
Quick answer — What does Maya mean? 

 
Maya is a girl name of Multiple origin, meaning "Water (Hebrew), illusion (Sanskrit), mother (Greek)". It's commonly grouped as a international, modern name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Maya under international, modern names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Water (Hebrew), illusion (Sanskrit), mother (Greek)   Origin Multiple    Gender Girl   Style international, modern       
## Names similar to Maya

 

Sharing at least one style with Maya — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)[ Mia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/mia/)[ Luna ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luna/)[ Zara ](/tools/baby-name-finder/zara/)[ Orla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/orla/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Maya's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Finn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/finn/)[ Luca ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luca/)[ Kai ](/tools/baby-name-finder/kai/)     
## Questions about the name Maya

    What does the name Maya mean?   
 Maya is of Multiple origin and means "Water (Hebrew), illusion (Sanskrit), mother (Greek)". 

   Is Maya a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Maya" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Maya?   
 Names with a similar style to Maya include Freya, Aria, Mia, Luna. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.