Maya
Peaked at #50 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1940, Maya has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Maya — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#50
in 2023
Current rank
#51
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1940–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1940, Maya reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #50 nationally with 4,085 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #74 (2014) to #51 (2024) — a 31% improvement.
As of 2024, Maya ranks #51 nationally for girls, with 4,220 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #51 | 4,220 |
| 2023 | #50 | 4,085 |
| 2022 | #51 | 4,244 |
| 2021 | #55 | 4,080 |
| 2020 | #61 | 3,744 |
| 2019 | #64 | 3,820 |
| 2018 | #62 | 3,918 |
| 2017 | #60 | 4,046 |
Maya — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4707
in 1989
Last ranked
#11504
in 2020
Years tracked
22
1975–2020
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1975, Maya reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #4707 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Maya hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #11504.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #11,504 | 6 |
| 2016 | #13,517 | 5 |
| 2013 | #10,351 | 7 |
| 2012 | #9,412 | 8 |
| 2011 | #9,325 | 8 |
| 2010 | #8,563 | 9 |
| 2009 | #7,094 | 12 |
| 2008 | #8,770 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Maya most popular?
Maya was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #50 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Maya becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Maya?
At least 120,002 babies have been recorded with the name Maya in the US since 1940, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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