Feminine dossier · first seen 1940
Maya
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
#62 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2006
Peak births
5,047
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1940Peak 20062025
Quick answers about Maya
How many people are named Maya?
An estimated 122,185 living Americans are named Maya.
How rare is Maya?
Maya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,712 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 26.5% from its 2006 peak. It was the #62 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Maya?
The median age of a living American named Maya is approximately 16 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 23 years old.
Is Maya still popular?
Yes. Maya is holding steady, with 3,712 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Maya most common?
Maya has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appeared 5.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2006
Decline from peak
26.5%
2025
3,712
All-time
123,587
Diaspora map
Maya broke out in California (1977) and became over-represented in 27 states over 35 years.
Broke out: California, 1977 · over-represented in 27 states over 35 years