girl name
Maia
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#433 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Maia in the US, 1880–2025
Maia first appears in US records in 1950. It peaked in 2022, when 752 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 715.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Maia popular?
Near its peak Maia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 4,161 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,123 | |
| 2000s | 5,057 | |
| 1990s | 2,188 | |
| 1980s | 728 | |
| 1970s | 668 | |
| 1960s | 217 | |
| 1950s | 58 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maia a boy or a girl name?
Maia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Maia a popular name right now?
Maia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Maia?
In 2025, Maia ranked #433 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Maia most popular?
Maia was most popular in 2022, when about 752 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.