Maysa
Every Maysa since 1979 — 959 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maysa
Maysa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,517 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 959 American babies have been named Maysa. Its peak came in 2011, when 43 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 Maysa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maysa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,517 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,264 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,830 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,172 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,918 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,006 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,123 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,824 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,347 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,689 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,560 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,893 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,508 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,674 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,642 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,792 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,043 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,726 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,002 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,126 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,451 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,781 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,639 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,636 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,861 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,389 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,508 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,392 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maysa in 2025?
Maysa ranked #4,517 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maysa?
959 babies have been named Maysa in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maysa most popular?
Maysa peaked in 2011, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Maysa a boy or girl name?
Maysa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maysa rising or falling?
Maysa has been roughly stable over the past decade.