Maiyah
Every Maiyah since 1995 — 555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maiyah
Maiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,590 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 555 American babies have been named Maiyah. Its peak came in 2009, when 38 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 Maiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,590 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,259 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,846 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,888 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,783 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,243 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,919 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,985 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,202 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,584 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,672 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,616 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,423 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,059 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,205 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,052 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,068 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,092 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,181 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,268 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,761 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,395 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,452 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,124 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,021 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,855 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,484 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maiyah in 2025?
Maiyah ranked #10,590 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maiyah?
555 babies have been named Maiyah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maiyah most popular?
Maiyah peaked in 2009, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Maiyah a boy or girl name?
Maiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maiyah rising or falling?
Maiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.