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How Many People Are Named Maya?
Estimated people named Maya living in the U.S. today
117,903
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 120,002
- Peak year: 2006 (5,053 births)
- Estimated living today: 117,903
Maya by age group — who carries the name today?
Maya popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Maya
Maya has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 120,002 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 117,903 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,899 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Mayas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Maya in the US?
An estimated 117,903 people named Maya are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Maya uncommon — about 1 in 2,899 Americans.
Is Maya a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Maya is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Maya most popular?
Maya peaked in 2006, when 5,053 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Maya?
Maya ranks #465 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).