Maya Pet Name
Maya is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Illusion, magic, water" and originating from Sanskrit (Indo-European), most often given to female pets, with a modern, nature, elegant style, ranked #56 among dog names and ranked #125 among cat names, across 2,142 pet records in our database.
Maya at a glance
How popular is Maya as a pet name?
Maya is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#56
Dog Name
#125
Cat Name
2,142
Pet Records
Maya pet name popularity over time
Is Maya a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Maya is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Maya more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Maya?
Based on the available breed data, Maya appears among:
What does the name Maya mean?
Maya means "Illusion, magic, water" and comes from Sanskrit (Indo-European).
The name is associated with modern, nature, elegant, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Maya nicknames
What kind of pet name is Maya?
Maya fits these categories:
Maya as a human name
Maya is also used as a human name. Ranked #40 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)
Name insights for Maya
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2006 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
2,142
Last updated
2026-09-18
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