The name we like most is also the name of a friend's daughter. Should we find something else?

I would consider asking these friends if they would be offended or have any hurt feelings over this. More than likely they'll be somewhat iffy about it only because they will always see their child as Maya and that you may have "copied" them. However, I could be totally wrong.

I would suggest looking for a second name that you both like and may agree on, what about Mia? If you can't find a second option, talk this over with your friends.

Good luck.

If you see these friends less than once or twice a year, then I say go for it! Since you didn't even remember that they had named their child Maya, I expect you aren't that close, in which case it doesn't matter that your children will have the same name. It's not like they play together.

Otherwise, if you are close and it just slipped your mind about the name, you might want to talk it over with them.

An alternative would be to pick a variation of the spelling, such as Maia, Mya, or Mayah.

But personally, I like Maya best, and I think you should just go for it.

Don't worry so much about the friend thing because your daughter is going to be your daughter for life... and the truth is: friends come and go. Plus, you initially didn't remember that you had friends that have that name, so that wasn't in your thoughts when you began to like the name. My advice is: USE THE NAME.

"Maya" is a very pretty, very feminine name for a baby girl!!! ;)

Best of luck!! And Congrats on the New Addition!!! ;)

It's fine to name your child that, lots of ppl name their children after family friends and their children.

Just make sure you have a nickname to tell the difference when talking to the other family, even if you just call her Baby Maya or Little Maya or Little M

Yes, I'd ask them if they'd mind. Odds are they'll say no, but I'd also consider spelling it differently then the way your friends did. What about Myia, Maia, Mayia, Maiya, Mieya, or Mya? They are all very nice ways to spell Maya, but they make the name different from your friends' daughter's name. I honestly don't think they'll have a problem with it. They might even be flattered! Hope I helped! GOOD LUCK!!

Remember this is your baby. Name her whatever you want. Maya is a beautiful name. If you dont want to me exactly like them maybe put a spin on the spelling Maiya or Myah are a little different. But if it boils down to it go with Maya. There are no copyrights on names. (at least most names)

Good Luck

I think it really depends on the type of relationship you have with this friend. If it is someone you hang out with on a regular basis, it could be a little bothersome to them that you have chosen the same name for your child. If it's someone you see in passing a few times a year then go for it. They will either be honored, or offended, if not indifferent. It really depends on the relationship and the personality. I personally would go for it.

I'm guessing that if you almost forgot that your friends have a daughter named Maya, then you must not be close and not see them often. In that case I would go ahead and name your daughter Maya.

There's also Amaya, which is similar, and prettier in my opinion.

No, it's perfectly fine. They might even be honored to have you name your child after theirs...or at least that's the way you could put it. My Aunt named my younger cousin (2.5 years) after me...and when my mom named me, she forgot that her aunt was named Amy, so now she thinks I was named after her and I get the best presents! I think Maya is cute.

Well I think you should sit down and talk to your friends about it and they are okay with it then maybe you can put your baby girls name in a different spot than your friends daughter.... You can always have a nickname for her too so they won't get confused when they are around eachother....