What origin is the name Moya?

Moya comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Moya a popular name?

Moya is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Moya does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Moya?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Moya — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Moya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Moya

Moya

Girl

irish

1 syllable

Moya is an irish girl's name meaning "An Irish variation of Mary or Mor, meaning 'exceptional' or 'great.' It is sometimes linked to the meaning 'bitter.'".

Parents who choose Moya pick a girl name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish variation of Mary or Mor, meaning 'exceptional' or 'great.' It is sometimes linked to the meaning 'bitter.'". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish variation of Mary or Mor, meaning 'exceptional' or 'great.' It is sometimes linked to the meaning 'bitter.'

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Moya

Very rare in US records

What does Moya mean?

Moya is a girl name of irish origin meaning "An Irish variation of Mary or Mor, meaning 'exceptional' or 'great.' It is sometimes linked to the meaning 'bitter.'".