Maya is a baby girl name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Maya was given to 4,220 girls, ranking No. 51 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Maya
In 2024, Maya was given to 4,220 girls, ranking No. 51 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1940 and shows 120,002 recorded births between 1940 and 2024.
Is Maya Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Maya is used as a girl name in the latest national records.
Why Parents Compare Maya
Parents comparing Maya often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
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