Maya

Female

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 cat names
literary

She's named after acclaimed author and poet, Angelou.

cute cat names
cute

This moniker evokes sweetness, often linked to adorable animated characters.

ocean cat names
ocean

She's named after a majestic sea goddess in Hindu mythology.

Popularity

Based on likes, Maya ranks #152 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 82nd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Maya is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Maya was viewed 61 times, and liked 0 times.

Cat names like Maya:

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Meaning: Kind; lovable.
Meaning: A diminutive of Mary, meaning "bitter" or "sea of bitterness".
Meaning: Nourishing.
Meaning: Cheerful.

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