Declining since 2008, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Maayan since 1984
Babies named Maayan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 207 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Maayan entered U.S. records in 1984 and saw modest use, peaking in 2009 with its highest rank to date. Since 2008, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a general decline in the popularity of Hebrew nature-inspired names. The name has never appeared in the Social Security top 1000. It remains a distinctive choice, used predominantly for girls. Its straightforward meaning, 'spring,' connects to a long tradition of Hebrew word-names that evoke natural phenomena.
Maayan is a Hebrew word meaning 'spring' or 'wellspring,' often appearing in biblical place names such as En Gedi. It has been used as a given name in Israel and among Jewish communities, particularly from the late 20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maya, Yan
Variants: Ma'ayan, Maya, Maayanit
Sibling names for Maayan
Names that share Maayan's style, for a brother or sister.
