Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Maija — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Maiia|Maijor
ScandinavianGirl↓ Fading

Maija

MY-yuh · 2 syllables

Share Maija:
Compare with another name
Girl
#10735
↓ Fading
#10735
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#7122 in 2023
5yr change
-3613 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10735 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scandinavian girl names
Maija

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10735

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3613 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
23 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Maija scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScandinavianFinnishClassicReligiousGirl2-syllableMary variantVintageNordicInternationalRare in US
Character
graceful resiliencequiet strengthnurturing spiritsteadfast loyalty
STRONG
High confidence

Maija is a Scandinavian girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10735 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3613 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10735 · very rare
Maija at a Glance
Meaning:Finnish form of Mary, derived from the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. May also relate to 'maija' meaning 'home' in Finnish folklore.
Language root:Finnish · Proto-Finnic
Peak rank:#7122 in 2023
5yr change:-3613 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Maija Vilkkumaa
Finnish singer-songwriter
Similar Sound
MayaMaiaMajaMariaMeya
Similar Style
SiiriAinoLiisaKaijaSariRiitta
Works well with
AinoKaijaLiisaMikkoJari◈Soren◈Kai◈Stella
You Might Also Like
Kaija
English · #6484
↓ Fading
Sari
Persian · #6858
↓ Fading
Mia
Scandinavian · #5
→ Stable
Greta
Scandinavian · #855
↑ Rising
Annika
Scandinavian · #962
→ Stable
Linnea
Scandinavian · #1608
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Maija · Overview
Summary

Maija is a Scandinavian girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #10735 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Maija carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3613 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
maija.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →