Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Maia.
National Rank (2025)
#433
All-Time Peak Rank
#420 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
18,200
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Maia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Maia
According to SSA data, Maia achieved its highest historical rank of #420 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 752 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 27.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 71 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Maia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+27.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record752Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
71Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:58
1960s:217
1970s:668
1980s:728
1990s:2,188
2000s:5,057
2010s:5,123
2020s:4,161
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesM-ai
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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