Maiara

The first name Maiara has its roots in the indigenous people of the Tupi. In the Tupi language, ma'e îara is translated as 'woman of wealth', where the term 'wealth' is closely linked to knowledge and wisdom.

What does the name Maiara mean?

The first name Maiara also comes from the Tupi and is usually translated as 'the great-grandmother' or 'the wise one'. In the Tupi language, ma'e îara means 'woman of wealth', which in this context refers to knowledge and wisdom. Maiara is a widely used and popular name in Brazil, which is also found in other American regions. A notable person with this name is the American actress Maiara Walsh.

Where does the name Maiara come from?

The origin of the name Maiara lies in Tupi, an indigenous people. The meaning is 'the great-grandmother' or 'the wise one'. The Tupi expression ma'e îara consists of the words for 'woman' and 'wealth'.

How do you pronounce Maiara?

Maiara is pronounced approximately as 'Mai-ara'.

Popularity

In Germany, Maiara is among the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at rank 2,348. In the last ten years, Maiara has been given as a first name about 20 times, which means it ranks 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 5,387.

Nicknames & pet names

Maimai

Similar first names

Famous people

• Maiara & Maraísa (Brazilian country duo)
• Maiara Walsh (actress (Desperate Housewives))