Maayan: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַעְיָן
Pronounced mah-ah-YAHN
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #78 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Maayan
Maayan is a spring of living water bubbling up from the earth. The name expresses freshness, abundance and flow, for boys and girls.
Maayan in Hebrew
Maayan is written מעיין in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַעְיָן). Other spellings: מעין. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- עAyin
- יYod
- יYod
- נNun
Gematria value: 180 (Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningspring of water
- Pronunciationmah-ah-YAHN
- Hebrewמעיין
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsמעין
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Maayan ranked #78 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (228 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #35, in 2014.
In 2024, Maayan ranked #91 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (187 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #79, in 2022.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78 | 228 | 91 | 187 |
| 2023 | 75 | 243 | 80 | 209 |
| 2022 | 69 | 266 | 79 | 209 |
| 2021 | 64 | 290 | 80 | 223 |
| 2020 | 64 | 279 | 81 | 222 |
| 2019 | 56 | 347 | 87 | 206 |
| 2018 | 54 | 376 | 89 | 209 |
| 2017 | 40 | 446 | 88 | 216 |
| 2016 | 46 | 410 | 99 | 194 |
| 2015 | 38 | 445 | 84 | 218 |
| 2014 | 35 | 483 | 107 | 167 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Maayan
What does the name Maayan mean?
Maayan is a spring of living water bubbling up from the earth. The name expresses freshness, abundance and flow, for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Maayan?
Maayan is pronounced mah-ah-YAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Maayan in Hebrew?
Maayan is written מעיין in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַעְיָן). Other spellings: מעין.
How popular is the name Maayan in Israel?
In 2024, Maayan ranked #78 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (228 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #35, in 2014. In 2024, Maayan ranked #91 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (187 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #79, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Maayan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מעיין adds up to 180 (Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Nun 50).
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