Maja Meaning

What does Maja mean?

The name Maja is of Scandinavian and Slavic origin.

The meaning of Maja is "mother".

Maja is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ma-ja.

The Given Name Maja

Maja is a form of Maia. See Maia for further details.

Stylish and sophisticated, it is a name considered by many parents.

This 2 syllable name has dazzle and a positive vibe.

Maja has no variant spellings.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Maja Blagdan, and Maja Savic.

Maja Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 3,211 in baby name popularity for girls with 50 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 3,263 in baby name popularity for girls with 49 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Maja Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Maja has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Maja to other names.

Maja Related Names

Maja is a form of Maia.

Famous Majas

Maja Blagdan ~ Musician
Maja Savic ~ Handball Player

Maja Numerology

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Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Maja.

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Maja Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Maja in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Maja.

Just for fun, see the name Maja in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Maja in Nautical Flags page.