Maja: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pearl of springtime beauty and warmth.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3859
- Peak
- #2313 in 2011
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Maja Means
Maja is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A pearl of springtime beauty and warmth.
How Popular Maja Is
Maja currently ranks #3859 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2313 in 2011. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Maja
- Maja is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Maja is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Maja
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Maja
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Maja.
Questions About Maja
What does Maja mean?
Maja is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. A pearl of springtime beauty and warmth.
How popular is Maja?
Maja currently ranks #3859 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2313 in 2011. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Maja come from?
Maja comes from Scandinavian roots. Maja is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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