Maiya
ma(i)-ya
Popularity:
4516
Origin:
Japanese
Meaning:
rice valley
Maiya is a girl's name of Japanese origin, meaning "rice valley." It comes from The Land of the Rising Sun and is commonly known as a surname, but it has become a popular given name in modern times. Pronounced MY-ah, this soft and elegant name is ideal for your little miss sunshine! It is similar in spelling to Maia, a Greek name meaning "mother."