Marya
girl name#6838 in 2025Marya entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1655 in 1965, ranks #6838 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
#6838
rank today
#1655
peak (1965)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2208 |
| 1910s | #3393 |
| 1920s | #4311 |
| 1930s | #3630 |
| 1940s | #3116 |
| 1950s | #2781 |
| 1960s | #2099 |
| 1970s | #2227 |
| 1980s | #3483 |
| 1990s | #4034 |
| 2000s | #5178 |
| 2010s | #6392 |
| 2020s | #7733 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marya has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Marya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marya alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marya in 2025?
- Marya ranks #6838 among US girl names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marya most popular?
- Marya peaked in 1965, reaching #1655 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marya with classmates?
- Marya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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