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I far prefer Maya. Every time I hear of a new Kate etc person or a newish Kate etc name, I fear that the planet might crack open under the weight of them all.

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Do you know the German TV cartoon series about Maya the Bee? Delightful stuff. That's what I think of, before ancient Roman months and ancient South American civilisations. But I think I prefer Maia because it looks more like MIEa, which is what I hope it sounds like, rather than MAYa.

Maya, all the way!

UGH I can't choose! I love Katya spelled just as is and Maya spelled just as is. They're both very timeless sounding to me and very... energetic.

I adore Katya, but I'd only use it on a Russian character. I don't think it would work on an English speaker...so, Maya it is!

Katya - Maya is trendy and Katya is classy.

I think Katya is just all right. This spelling please.

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It is very difficult to top Maya (MY-uh) as a name. It's wonderful. I would have used it for a daughter. This spelling please.

Hi !!!

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Maya forever!!!
I like all its three meanings! It is an Indian name, a name of a famous people and finally the variant of an Ancient Roman name. Oh..a Hebrew name too related with water!

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So it is perfect!

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I tell the true: my favourite meaning is the Indian one for it so I would use it only if there are links with India. Or I would use it as pet name (but for the American people meaning).

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Katya is simply an unattractive, tacky NN imo..sorry TT

I like Maia (MY-uh) and Katya as a nn. In order of preference:

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Maia > Katya (as a nn) > Maya > Katya (as a fn) > Katia > Catia