Maiga

Maiga is a West African surname most common in Mali, where it is particularly associated with Bambara-speaking communities. The name also occurs in neighboring countries such as Senegal, Ivory Coast, Niger, and in diaspora communities in Europe and North America.

The exact origin and meaning of Maiga vary by locale and language. In some Bambara- and Mandé-speaking contexts, surnames reflect clan or lineage affiliations, and Maiga may be one of several traditional family names that have circulated for generations. Spelling may differ by country and colonial-era transcription; in French-speaking contexts the form Maïga is common, while English-language records often write Maiga.

Notable people with the surname Maiga have contributed to fields such as politics, sports, literature, and the arts, reflecting the name's broad presence in West African society. Due to its commonness, Maiga also appears in public life in multiple countries through athletes, politicians, journalists, and artists.

See also: Maïga, variant spelling.