Maja is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #425 in 2024 with 101 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 449 births ranking #128. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,162.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,554 girls born was named Maja. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Maja is a streamlined international name used in several European languages. Its meaning depends on the tradition behind it, but it is most often linked to Maia or Maria-type roots.
The name is especially common in parts of central and northern Europe, where it feels crisp, modern, and familiar. Its broad use helps it travel well outside its strongest home regions too.