Maja
Meaning of Maja
Maja is a beautiful name with various origins and associations. It is commonly used as a female name in Poland and Scandinavia. In Polish, it is pronounced as MYE-uh (/ˈmajə/), while in Scandinavian countries, it is pronounced as MYE-uh (/ˈmaɪə/). The name Maja has also been associated with other variations such as Maia and Maya.
In terms of popularity, the name Maja has seen some fluctuation over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of usage, ranking around 3000 to 4000 in popularity. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary from year to year.
The name Maja carries a sense of elegance and charm. With its diverse cultural background and timeless appeal, Maja can be an excellent choice for parents looking for a unique yet classic name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Scandinavian
- Pronunced as MYE-uh (/ˈmaɪə/)
Polish
- Pronunced as MYE-uh (/ˈmajə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Maja
| Maja Salvador - Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega is a multi-talented Filipino actress, known for her strong female roles in film and television, with numerous awards and nominations to her name. |
| Maja Sedlarević is a Serbian politician who has been a member of the Assembly of Vojvodina since 2004, representing the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV). |
| Maja Videnović - Maja Videnovic is a Serbian politician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Serbia since 2008, representing the Democratic Party. |
| Maja Vidaković Lalić is a Serbian architect and the founder of Belgrade's Mikser Festival, known for her innovative approach to architecture. |
| Maja Matarić is an American computer scientist and roboticist known for her pioneering work in human-robot interaction and socially assistive robotics, particularly in aiding special needs populations. |
| Maja Wampuszyc is an American actress known for her work on stage and screen, currently residing in New York City after growing up in metropolitan Detroit. |
| Maja Sjöström - Maria (Maja) Sjöström was a prominent Swedish textile artist known for designing intricate interior decorations, including silk tapestries for the Stockholm City Hall, and later moved to Rome where she spent the rest of her life. |
| Maja Petrić is a contemporary new media artist known for her interactive art that incorporates light, sound, and advanced technologies, born in 1981 in Zagreb, Croatia, and currently living and working in Madrid, Seattle, New York City, and Zagreb. |
| Maja Hagerman - Maja Anna Maria Hagerman is a Swedish author, journalist, and filmmaker who also teaches historical documentary filmmaking at Dalarna University. |
| Maja Hill is a Macedonian artist known for her unique and captivating work. |
| Maja Lunde is a Norwegian writer known for her literary works. |
| Maja Vuković is a renowned computer scientist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cloud Software, and was appointed as an IBM Fellow in 2021. |
| Maja Refsum was a Norwegian sculptor and teacher known for her artistic contributions. |
| Maja Aleksić is a Serbian volleyball player known for her role as a middle blocker on the Serbian women's national volleyball team. |
| Maja Lidia Kossakowska - Maja Lidia Korwin-Kossakowska-Grzędowicz was a renowned Polish fantasy writer known for her angel-themed work and recipient of the Janusz A. Zajdel Award in 2007. |
