Maya

Girls

Best rank #49 (2023) · ranked in 18 years

Over 18 tracked years from 2008 to 2025, Maya held a spot in the rankings.

It climbed from #71 in 2008 to #62 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Maya at #62.

In 2023, 4,092 babies were given the name Maya.

Maya was most popular around 2023, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025623,712
  2. 2024514,230
  3. 2023494,092
  4. 2022514,247
  5. 2021554,082
  6. 2020613,746
  7. 2019643,823
  8. 2018623,918
  9. 2017604,046
  10. 2016644,090
  11. 2015684,133
  12. 2014743,957
  13. 2013723,826
  14. 2012633,981
  15. 2011644,024
  16. 2010663,971
  17. 2009614,393
  18. 2008714,270

Similar names

If Maya is on your shortlist, Michael, Mason, Mia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is Maya a popular name?
Maya reached a best rank of #49 in 2023 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Maya rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Maya ranks #62.
Is Maya a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Maya most popular?
Maya peaked around 2023.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)