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Maija

Girl name · Finnish · Scandinavian

Maija is a Finnish and Scandinavian girl name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maija would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationMaija peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Maija you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Maija would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 200,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMaija first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
Happy baby lying on a soft blanket
hello, little Maija

US births per million girls, 1952–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Maija

Maija is a girl name of Finnish and Scandinavian origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Finnish namesScandinavian names

Questions about the name Maija

What is the origin of the name Maija?

Maija is Finnish and Scandinavian in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Maija turns up in more than one tradition. Other Finnish names to consider are Anneli (“grace”), Annelie (“grace; God is my oath”), Anu (“atom”) and Aila.

Is Maija a boy or girl name?

Maija is a girl name. In 2025, 8 US girls were named Maija.

How popular is the name Maija?

Maija ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #2,438. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,371 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Maija?

Maija is a Finnish and Scandinavian girl name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.