Maya

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6 days to go and thought we'd decided on Elsa then came across Maya. Opinions please?

Maya is lovely. I don't think they'll be confusion over spelling. Maya is the proper traditional way to spell it.

I much prefer Elsa. Maya seems to be everywhere at the moment and I feel pretty blah about it. Elsa is really pretty and much less common too.

Maya, Maja, Mya, Mia - seem quite popular at the moment.

Elsa seems more classic.

I prefer Elsa

MUCH prefer Elsa. I know gazillions of Mayas, though it's a bit 6 years ago now so maybe not so many around of your dd's age group.

i like it but prefer Elsa

I always think of Maya Angelo when I hear it. I love that woman.

Angelou

I think its lovely but I know five little girls (all aged 5 or under) with this name, so if it bothers you that others would have the same name, it might not be the best choice. (Disclaimer, I don't think there is much point trying to find an unusual name, as you might still end up with someone of the same name living next door no matter how unusual your choice, but I know its something that's important to a lot of people).

Where I am in London it is probably the number one name, it just looks less popular than it is because of the multiple spellings. One day on postnatal ward very recently there were 5 baby girls called
Maya times 2
Maja times 1
Maia times 1
Mya times 1
It is very, very trendy.
I'd go for Elsa.

I agree with Sandberry, there's ruddy oodles of Maya/Maias etc where I live too.

Elsa on the other hand isn't as popular, and it's a great name.

Whatever you call her, she'll be gorgeous anyway! Good luck!