Maja is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2995 in 2012 with 57 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 84 births ranking #2328. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 137.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 30,890 girls born was named Maja. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.