Maila
Every Maila since 1974 — 759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maila
Maila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,624 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 759 American babies have been named Maila. Its peak came in 2022, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Maila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,624 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,489 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,255 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,545 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,143 |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,529 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,730 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,731 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,133 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,730 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,852 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,397 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,245 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,058 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,065 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,144 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,973 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,273 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,294 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,741 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,482 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,644 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,966 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,971 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,127 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,612 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,482 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,910 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,882 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,413 |
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Famous people named Maila
- Maila Nurmi Actor · 1922–2008
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maila in 2025?
Maila ranked #3,624 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maila?
759 babies have been named Maila in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maila most popular?
Maila peaked in 2022, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Maila a boy or girl name?
Maila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maila rising or falling?
Maila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maila?
Well-known people named Maila include Maila Nurmi (actor).