Mayah
Every Mayah since 1988 — 2,973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mayah
Mayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,802 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 2,973 American babies have been named Mayah. Its peak came in 2015, when 174 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,802 |
| 2024 | 84 | #2,243 |
| 2023 | 80 | #2,304 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,547 |
| 2021 | 75 | #2,409 |
| 2020 | 87 | #2,112 |
| 2019 | 100 | #1,958 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1,734 |
| 2017 | 143 | #1,539 |
| 2016 | 134 | #1,634 |
| 2015 | 174 | #1,364 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1,647 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1,702 |
| 2012 | 128 | #1,667 |
| 2011 | 140 | #1,568 |
| 2010 | 147 | #1,526 |
| 2009 | 139 | #1,618 |
| 2008 | 137 | #1,650 |
| 2007 | 106 | #1,951 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1,792 |
| 2005 | 119 | #1,677 |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,148 |
| 2003 | 97 | #1,893 |
| 2002 | 57 | #2,693 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,683 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,886 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,157 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,954 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mayah in 2025?
Mayah ranked #2,802 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mayah?
2,973 babies have been named Mayah in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mayah most popular?
Mayah peaked in 2015, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Mayah a boy or girl name?
Mayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mayah rising or falling?
Mayah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.