Maya
What does Maya mean?
Illusion, dream, or magic.
What's the origin of Maya?
Mesoamerican
How is Maya pronounced?
ˈmaɪə
What does it say about you to have a cat named Maya?
That you have an appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the ancient Maya civilization. It could also suggest that you are creative, imaginative, and have a strong connection to nature.
Is Maya a good cat name?
Maya has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Maya is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!
Maya is found in these categories:
literary
She's named after acclaimed author and poet, Angelou.
cute
This moniker evokes sweetness, often linked to adorable animated characters.
ocean
She's named after a majestic sea goddess in Hindu mythology.
Popularity
Based on likes, Maya ranks #151 with users of MeowNames.com.
Maya is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Maya is considerably more popular than most other cat names.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Maya was, over the past 30 days, the 12th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.
As of May 2024, Maya is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.
In the past week, Maya was viewed 19 times, and liked 1 times.
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