Maiya
A female given name, variant of Maya
Every Maiya since 1974 — 4,366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maiya
Maiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,398 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 4,366 American babies have been named Maiya. Its peak came in 2000, when 213 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 Maiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,398 |
| 2024 | 81 | #2,298 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,634 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,546 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,806 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,368 |
| 2019 | 77 | #2,345 |
| 2018 | 124 | #1,682 |
| 2017 | 121 | #1,746 |
| 2016 | 111 | #1,861 |
| 2015 | 145 | #1,539 |
| 2014 | 114 | #1,803 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1,640 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,421 |
| 2011 | 169 | #1,366 |
| 2010 | 186 | #1,282 |
| 2009 | 210 | #1,195 |
| 2008 | 202 | #1,247 |
| 2007 | 194 | #1,271 |
| 2006 | 146 | #1,512 |
| 2005 | 167 | #1,323 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,696 |
| 2003 | 132 | #1,482 |
| 2002 | 128 | #1,488 |
| 2001 | 141 | #1,359 |
| 2000 | 213 | #997 |
| 1995 | 110 | #1,460 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,800 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,129 |
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Famous people named Maiya
- Maiya Maneza Athlete · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maiya mean?
A female given name, variant of Maya
How popular is the name Maiya in 2025?
Maiya ranked #2,398 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maiya?
4,366 babies have been named Maiya in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maiya most popular?
Maiya peaked in 2000, when 213 newborns received the name.
Is Maiya a boy or girl name?
Maiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maiya rising or falling?
Maiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maiya?
Well-known people named Maiya include Maiya Maneza (athlete).