Which spelling do you prefer? Thank you!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2006
Which spelling do you prefer? Thank you!
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Fri, 02-02-2007 - 4:16pm

Which spelling do you prefer? Thank you!



  • Maya
  • Maia
  • Comments/reasons welcome...thanks again!


You will be able to change your vote.


iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 02-02-2007 - 6:59pm

They're pretty equal for me.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2006
Fri, 02-02-2007 - 11:53pm
Thank you for the info! I think we are leaning toward the Maya spelling as well - it looks "prettier" (if that makes any sense) and is the more recognized spelling of the name these days. I do love all the meanings, and I've decided that since Maya stems from Maia, the oldest version of the name, all meanings apply! :)
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-31-2007
Sun, 02-04-2007 - 12:05am
i love this name and i think it very appropriate for both spellings but if forced to choose i would go with maia.
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-29-2005
Sun, 02-04-2007 - 12:13am

It may sound odd, but I like the way the Y in Maya breaks up the name a bit. The -aia in Maia kind of blurs together on a quick glance, if you KWIM (and that's saying a lot, because I generally prefer "i" spellings when more than one valid one exists).

Ah, now I'm second-guessing myself. Maia is just as nice visually. Maya just seemed more obvious to my tired eyes, I suppose. I guess that wasn't any help at all. LOL


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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-26-2003
Sun, 02-04-2007 - 7:25pm
I grew up with a girl who spelt her name Maija- before it became so popular. Another option I guess.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2006
Mon, 02-05-2007 - 3:53pm

Thanks to all who voted... looks like the Maya spelling is preferred by most.

Thanks again!