Maia Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Maia is also the name of a star in the Pleiades star cluster. It is one of the brightest stars in the cluster and is part of the Taurus constellation.

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A Deep Dive

Maia Overview

Meaning

Great mother, nurse

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word “maia,” meaning “mother”​

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪə/

Popularity

Maia is popular in countries like New Zealand, Scotland, and Spain. In the USA, it ranked 459th for girls in 2023​

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Mythological, Exotic, Classic,Short

Associated Traits

Ethereal, nurturing, graceful, mystical

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Maia is a figure in Greek mythology, one of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. In Roman mythology, she represents growth and springtime​.

Name Day

August 15th (Latvia)​
A Deep Dive

Maia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Maya, Maja, Mia, Mya

Common Nicknames

May, Mai, Mimi

Diminutives

Maia, Maiya

Famous People

  • Maia Mitchell
    (Australian Actress)
  • Maia Shibutani
    (American Ice Dancer)
  • Maia Wojciechowska
    (Polish-American Author)
  • Maia Morgenstern
    (Romanian Actress)
  • Maia Chiburdanidze
    (Georgian Chess Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Maia
    ("Star-Crossed," TV Series)
  • Maia Mitchell
    ("The Fosters," TV Series)
  • "Maia's Song"
    (Song)
  • Maia
    ("The 100," TV Series)
  • "Maia's Journey"
    (Novel)
  • Maia
    ("Shadowhunters," TV Series)

Places

  • Maia City
    (Porto District, Portugal)

What Is the Meaning of Maia?

Maia means “mother” or “nurturer,” embodying warmth and care. The name also signifies spring and growth, reflecting a lively and vibrant personality that brings life and joy to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Maia?

Maia has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. In Greek, it is derived from “maia,” meaning “mother,” and in Roman mythology, Maia was the goddess of spring and growth, lending the name a rich historical and linguistic background.

Maia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Maia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4342021#4202022#4582023
Top 3 Rankings#4202022#4342021#4582023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Maia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023458
(-38 from 2022)
669
(-83 from 2022)
0.03825
2022420
(+14 from 2021)
752
(+29 from 2021)
0.04194
2021434
(+64 from 2020)
723
(+109 from 2020)
0.04036
2020498
(+27 from 2019)
614
(+27 from 2019)
0.03473
2019525
(-24 from 2018)
587
(-33 from 2018)
0.03199
2018501
(-13 from 2017)
620
(-19 from 2017)
0.03334
2017488
(+83 from 2016)
639
(+95 from 2016)
0.03382
2016571
(-18 from 2015)
544
(-17 from 2015)
0.02810
2015553
(+74 from 2014)
561
(+105 from 2014)
0.02876
2014627
(+11 from 2013)
456
(+16 from 2013)
0.02331
2013638
(+81 from 2012)
440
(+54 from 2012)
0.02283
2012719
(-39 from 2011)
386
(-27 from 2011)
0.01990
2011680
(-60 from 2010)
413
(-62 from 2010)
0.02131
2010620
(-31 from 2009)
475
(-36 from 2009)
0.02423
2009589
(+46 from 2008)
511
(+25 from 2008)
0.02523
2008635
(-24 from 2007)
486
(-6 from 2007)
0.02333
2007611
(-103 from 2006)
492
(-106 from 2006)
0.02325
2006508
(+15 from 2005)
598
(+40 from 2005)
0.02861
2005523
(+37 from 2004)
558
(+47 from 2004)
0.02749
2004560
(+2 from 2003)
511
(+17 from 2003)
0.02532
2003562
(-28 from 2002)
494
(-18 from 2002)
0.02462
2002534
(+68 from 2001)
512
(+95 from 2001)
0.02592
2001602
(-53 from 2000)
417
(-58 from 2000)
0.02105
2000549
(+38 from 1999)
475
(+55 from 1999)
0.02380
1999587
(-50 from 1998)
420
(-46 from 1998)
0.02157
1998537
(+130 from 1997)
466
(+139 from 1997)
0.02404
1997667
(+156 from 1996)
327
(+82 from 1996)
0.01713
1996823
(+200 from 1995)
245
(+67 from 1995)
0.01278
19951023
(+245 from 1994)
178
(+44 from 1994)
0.00926
19941268
(+40 from 1993)
134
(+5 from 1993)
0.00687
19931308
(+94 from 1992)
129
(+12 from 1992)
0.00654
19921402
(+197 from 1991)
117
(+22 from 1991)
0.00584
19911599
(+248 from 1990)
95
(+18 from 1990)
0.00467
19901847
(-196 from 1989)
77
(-6 from 1989)
0.00375
19891651
(+36 from 1988)
83
(+7 from 1988)
0.00417
19881687
(-57 from 1987)
76
(+1 from 1987)
0.00395
19871630
(+39 from 1986)
75
(+5 from 1986)
0.00400
19861669
(-196 from 1985)
70
(-14 from 1985)
0.00379
19851473
(+518 from 1984)
84
(+33 from 1984)
0.00455
19841991
(-64 from 1983)
51
(-2 from 1983)
0.00283
19831927
(-142 from 1982)
53
(-8 from 1982)
0.00296
19821785
(+63 from 1981)
61
(+2 from 1981)
0.00336
19811848
(-687 from 1980)
59
(-57 from 1980)
0.00330
19801161
(+32 from 1979)
116
(+6 from 1979)
0.00651
19791193
(+293 from 1978)
110
(+34 from 1978)
0.00638
19781486
(-141 from 1977)
76
(-8 from 1977)
0.00462
19771345
(+449 from 1976)
84
(+32 from 1976)
0.00511
19761794
(-363 from 1975)
52
(-21 from 1975)
0.00331
19751431
(+257 from 1974)
73
(+19 from 1974)
0.00468
19741688
(-230 from 1973)
54
(-11 from 1973)
0.00345
19731458
(+329 from 1972)
65
(+17 from 1972)
0.00418
19721787
(-101 from 1971)
48
(-6 from 1971)
0.00298
19711686
(+50 from 1970)
54
(+2 from 1970)
0.00308
19701736
(+471 from 1969)
52
(+19 from 1969)
0.00284
19692207
(+499 from 1968)
33
(+11 from 1968)
0.00187
19682706
(+74 from 1967)
22
(+2 from 1967)
0.00129
19672780
(-758 from 1966)
20
(-13 from 1966)
0.00116
19662022
(+916 from 1965)
33
(+15 from 1965)
0.00188
19652938
(+304 from 1964)
18
(+2 from 1964)
0.00098
19643242
(-622 from 1963)
16
(-6 from 1963)
0.00082
19632620
(-410 from 1962)
22
(-7 from 1962)
0.00111
19622210
(+1582 from 1961)
29
(+17 from 1961)
0.00143
19613792
(-105 from 1960)
12
No change from 1960
0.00058
19603687
(-584 from 1959)
12
(-3 from 1959)
0.00058
19593103
(+1090 from 1958)
15
(+6 from 1958)
0.00072
19584193
(+1893 from 1957)
9
(+4 from 1957)
0.00044
19576086
(-1250 from 1956)
5
(-2 from 1956)
0.00024
19564836
(+992 from 1955)
7
(+2 from 1955)
0.00034
19555828
(-154 from 1953)
5
No change from 1953
0.00025
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19535674
(-765 from 1952)
5
(-1 from 1952)
0.00026
19524909
(-171 from 1950)
6
No change from 1950
0.00032
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19504738
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00034
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
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0
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
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0
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0.0000
19360
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0
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0.0000
19350
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0
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0.0000
19340
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0
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
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0
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0.0000
19310
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0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
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0
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0.0000
19280
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0
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0.0000
19270
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0
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0.0000
19260
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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19240
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0.0000
19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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0.0000
19150
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0
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0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19130
No SSA data
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0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19090
No SSA data
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0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19060
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0.0000
19050
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19040
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0.0000
19030
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19020
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19010
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0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18990
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0
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0.0000
18980
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0
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0.0000
18970
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18960
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18950
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18940
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18930
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18920
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18910
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18900
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18890
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18880
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18870
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18860
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18850
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18840
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18830
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18820
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0.0000
18810
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0.0000
18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Maia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2742021#3282022#3042023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2542021#2482022#2672023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2762021#1892022#2652023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5262021#6302022#5882023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6802021#3172022#4632023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2982021#2662022#2312023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6182021#4692022#6422023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4792021#2502022#5312023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2222021#4262022#3162023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6412021#5462022#6752023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4322021#4432022#3272023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6752021#6812022#9252023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6662021#5912022#5242023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5132021#6372022#5442023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5482021#6002022#4662023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3012021#6662022#3352023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3862021#2802022#3922023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6632021#7782022#9922023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4122021#3172022#4332023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5772021#4922022#9262023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4092021#4592022#4432023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4002021#4582022#4682023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#862021#822022#2062023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5702021#10062022#7942023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#12342020#5222022#8662023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9132020#5572021#7842022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3292021#2282022#4062023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1392017#1722019#1632023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6482019#6512020#6412023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5552019#3312022#3402023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#8092020#3162021#8162022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#8692021#6512022#6742023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7202005#9412017#9492018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2112020#2262021#1192022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#9022018#8022021#5212022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4732012#4072018#3832019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4332014#3122019#4242023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5402017#5592018#8192019

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2712006#2212008#2082019

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1421998#1052001#1282004

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2432001#2602005#1902006

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3922022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6292017

Popularity Rankings for Maia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#252021#382022#352023

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#362020

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#622020#372021#422022

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#392010

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#492013#692014#712015

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#492021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#932020#662022#722023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#862021#982022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1172021#1222022#1242023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1662007#1632008#1402009

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2422021#1502022#1832023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2452021#2322022#1732023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2182019#1932020#2102021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#2432022#2092023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2472021#2202022#2352023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3062020#3202021#2782022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3762021#4332022#3622023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3872022#3662023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5272020#3922021#4202022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4692018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Maia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Maia is primarily a girl’s name. Its sweet sound and positive meanings make it a popular choice for modern parents.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Maia

Maia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Maia Mitchell (Actress, born 1993): An Australian actress and singer known for her roles in "The Fosters" and "Teen Beach Movie."
  • Maia Shibutani (Ice Dancer, born 1994): An American ice dancer who has won multiple medals in international competitions with her brother Alex.
  • Maia Wojciechowska (Author, 1927–2002): A Polish-American author who wrote numerous books for children and young adults.
  • Maia Morgenstern (Actress, born 1962): A Romanian actress celebrated for her performances in film, theater, and television.
  • Maia Chiburdanidze (Chess Player, born 1961): A Georgian chess grandmaster and former Women's World Chess Champion.
  • Maia Campbell (Actress, born 1976): An American actress recognized for her role in the TV series "In the House."
  • Maia Estianty (Singer, born 1976): An Indonesian singer, songwriter, and music producer who has released numerous hit songs.
  • Maia ("Star-Crossed," 2014 TV Series): A character who is part of a futuristic society dealing with interspecies relations.
  • Maia Mitchell ("The Fosters," 2013 TV Series): Plays Callie Adams Foster, a troubled teenager navigating a complex foster care system.
  • "Maia's Song" (2017 Song): A beautiful ballad about love and loss, capturing the essence of a woman named Maia.
  • Maia ("The 100," 2014 TV Series): A recurring character who contributes to the survival of her people on a post-apocalyptic Earth.
  • "Maia's Journey" (2015 Novel): Follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
  • Maia ("Shadowhunters," 2016 TV Series): A werewolf and a strong ally to the main characters in their fight against dark forces.
  • "Maia's Garden" (2012 Children's Book): A delightful tale about a young girl named Maia who discovers a magical garden.
  • Maia City (Porto District, Portugal): A city located in northern Portugal, part of the Porto Metropolitan Area.
  • Maia Park (Auckland, New Zealand): A public park situated in the Auckland region, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Maia Valley (Galicia, Spain): A scenic valley in the region of Galicia, featuring lush landscapes and traditional villages.
  • Maia Bay (Ko Phi Phi Leh, Thailand): A bay located on the island of Ko Phi Phi Leh, famous for its stunning beach and clear waters.
  • Maia Village (Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia): A small village on the island of Pohnpei, part of the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Maia River (Amazonas, Brazil): A tributary of the Amazon River, flowing through the state of Amazonas.
  • Maia Hill (Drôme, France): A hill located in the Drôme department, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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