Name Legacy

Maya

Recorded 1940–2025 · United States

Maya was most popular in 2006, when 5,053 American babies were given the name — ranking #146 that year. In 2025 it ranked #161, with 3,712 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 123,750 people named Maya.

Most popular in2006
Rank that year#146
Births that year5,053
Total since 1880123,750

Maya over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Maya’s peak in 2006. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org