US Popularity Rank: 8590

Origin: Egyptian

Meaning: Good mother; Bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Of Magdala; Tower

Baby is sure to teach you a thing or two about parenting, so let their name be a nod to their importance. Maja, a Greek girl’s name, means "good mother" and is an alternate form of Maia. In Greek mythology, Maia was a beautiful nymph and mother of Hermes, the messenger god. In Roman mythology, meanwhile, Maia was a goddess of fertility who inspired the name of the month of May. As a Hebrew and Egyptian title, Maja can mean "rebelliousness,” “bitterness,” “wished-for child,” “beloved,” “of Magdala,” and “tower." A fitting name for the little one who has added so much value to your days, Maja inspires so much potential.