Maya
girl name#62 in 2025Maya entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #49 in 2023, ranks #62 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1940–2025
#62
rank today
#49
peak (2023)
3,712
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4264 |
| 1950s | #3682 |
| 1960s | #1952 |
| 1970s | #757 |
| 1980s | #631 |
| 1990s | #257 |
| 2000s | #80 |
| 2010s | #66 |
| 2020s | #55 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maya has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 122,000 people named Maya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maya alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maya in 2025?
- Maya ranks #62 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,712 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maya most popular?
- Maya peaked in 2023, reaching #49 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maya with classmates?
- Maya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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