Maya
Maya first appears in US records in 1940. It peaked in 2006, when 5,047 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,712.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Maya popular?
Steady Maya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
| 2020s | 24,109 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 39,769 | |
| 2000s | 40,032 | |
| 1990s | 13,973 | |
| 1980s | 3,002 | |
| 1970s | 2,139 | |
| 1960s | 427 | |
| 1950s | 111 | |
| 1940s | 25 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Maya mean?
A name in several cultures: from the Greek Maia (a goddess), the Hebrew for “water,” and the Sanskrit maya.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maya mean?
Maya means Of several origins. A name in several cultures: from the Greek Maia (a goddess), the Hebrew for “water,” and the Sanskrit maya.
What is the origin of the name Maya?
Maya is of Multiple origin.
How do you pronounce Maya?
Maya is pronounced “MY-uh.”
Is Maya a boy or a girl name?
Maya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Maya a popular name right now?
Maya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2006.
How popular is the name Maya?
In 2025, Maya ranked #62 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Maya most popular?
Maya was most popular in 2006, when about 5,047 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Maya?
Names similar to Maya include Mia, Amara, Layla, Nia.
What names go well with Maya?
Multiple names that pair well with Maya include Kai, Amara.