Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Maya.
National Rank (2025)
#62
All-Time Peak Rank
#49 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
123,587
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Maya Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Maya
According to SSA data, Maya achieved its highest historical rank of #49 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 5,047 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 10.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 77 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Maya scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-10.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,047Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
24yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
77Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:25
1950s:111
1960s:427
1970s:2,139
1980s:3,002
1990s:13,973
2000s:40,032
2010s:39,769
2020s:24,109
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesM-ay
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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