How Many People Are Named Maika?

Complete statistics for the name Maika: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maika
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Maika is a rare, feminine name with origins in Sanskrit, meaning 'desire' or 'wish'. Only 723 people named Maika live in the US today, making up just 1 in 456,276 Americans. The majority, 81%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern choice.

~723
Living in US
1 in 456,276
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Desire, wish
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, success, and material achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,815
Worldwide Bearers
#36,708
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
10,565
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,729
🇫🇯 Fiji
1,007
🇪🇸 Spain
882
🇩🇪 Germany
681
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
675
🇮🇩 Indonesia
588
🇵🇭 Philippines
588
🇨🇩 DR Congo
397
🇧🇷 Brazil
345

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
237 (33%)
♀ Female
486 (67%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
596
Would be under 30 (81%)
137
Would be 30–60 (19%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 733 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maika Through the Generations

Maika saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 33 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. As of now, there are 723 individuals named Maika in the United States, with the average age being 19. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger demographics, with 596 under-30 and only 137 aged between 30 and 60. This trend underscores Maika's identity as a contemporary name, favored by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 58
California 39

✨ Similar Names to Maika

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maika's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Maika

How Many People Have the Name Maika?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 723 people in the United States currently share the name Maika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 456,276 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maika a Common or Rare Name?

Maika is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maika Mean?

Maika means "desire, wish" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maika in SSA data, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

When Was Maika Most Popular?

The name Maika reached peak popularity in 2008, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maika?

Approximately 723 people named Maika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 733. That works out to roughly 1 in 456,276 Americans.

Is Maika a rare name?

Maika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 456,276 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maika mean?

Maika means "desire, wish" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Maika more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 33% of people named Maika are male and 67% are female.

When was Maika most popular?

Maika peaked in 2008 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US723
All-Time Births733
1 in X1 in 456,276
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2008
World Rank#36,708
Male %33%
Female %67%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.