Mayia is of Arabic origin, meaning 'life'. It's often used as an alternate spelling of Mia and Maya, but it stands alone with its unique sound and charm.
The name Mayia experienced its peak popularity between 1997 and 1998 with 12 and 14 births respectively. However, it has been on a steady decline since then, with only 5 or fewer births each year from 1999 onwards. Overall, there were 79 births named Mayia from 1990 to 2009.