Maija

Girl name

Maija has been given to 1,189 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1999. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Maija.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,189

Peak year

1999 (59 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1952

10-year trend

▼ -27%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Maija — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Maiagirl

18,200 babies since 1950

Mairagirl

6,358 babies since 1944

Maiyagirl

4,366 babies since 1974

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Maija.

Keeligirl

1,190 babies since 1958

Meghagirl

1,191 babies since 1978

Kionnagirl

1,186 babies since 1974

Janasiagirl

1,193 babies since 1990

Aliceagirl

1,185 babies since 1954

Rayanagirl

1,185 babies since 1981

Keikogirl

1,184 babies since 1922

Lizbetgirl

1,195 babies since 1974

Maija vs Keeli ⚖Maija vs Megha ⚖Maija vs Kionna ⚖Maija vs Janasia ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Maija

Same era and popularity as Maija, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Keeli Aeryn Allee Kionna

Brothers

Kashawn Nevan Curran Juanito

FAQ

How popular is the name Maija?

Maija has been given to 1,189 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Maija peak?

Maija peaked in 1999, when 59 babies were given the name.

Is Maija a girl or boy name?

Maija is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Maija are girls).

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