Damaya
Every Damaya since 1998 — 553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damaya
Damaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,487 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 553 American babies have been named Damaya. Its peak came in 2006, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Damaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,487 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,707 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,441 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,149 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,349 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,705 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,836 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,798 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,322 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,053 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,201 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,691 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,399 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,590 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,635 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,254 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,493 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,494 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,181 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,136 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,374 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,663 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,205 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,412 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,565 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damaya in 2025?
Damaya ranked #8,487 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damaya?
553 babies have been named Damaya in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damaya most popular?
Damaya peaked in 2006, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Damaya a boy or girl name?
Damaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damaya rising or falling?
Damaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.