Mayah at a glance
- Meaning
- Illusion, water
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- MA-yah
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Maya, Mayia, Maayah, Maay, Mayeh, Mayie
Lucky details for Mayah
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Mayah is a English name meaning “illusion, water”. It is a spelling variant of Maya and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Mayah for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Mayah reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Mayah
What does the name Mayah mean?
Mayah means “illusion, water” and comes from a English root.
Is Mayah a boy or girl name?
Mayah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Mayah?
Mayah is pronounced MA-yah (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Mayah?
The lucky number for Mayah is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Mayah?
Popular short forms include May, Maya, Mayi, Mayy.
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