How Many People Are Named Maira?
Complete statistics for the name Maira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maira, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 53,667 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 6,149 people named Maira living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1992.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 6,296 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maira Through the Generations
Maira has seen its peak in 1992 with 290 births, marking a significant moment in the name's history. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly aged between 30 and 60, with 3,844 individuals falling into this age bracket. The name's slow decline suggests it's a newer-generation name, with 2,305 under 30 and only 147 over 60, indicating a shift in naming trends over the decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maira's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maira
How Many People Have the Name Maira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 242 people in the United States currently share the name Maira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,369,625 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maira a Common or Rare Name?
Maira 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 Maira Mean?
Maira means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maira Most Popular?
The name Maira reached peak popularity in 1992, with 290 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 Maira?
Approximately 242 people named Maira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 242. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,369,625 Americans.
Is Maira a rare name?
Maira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,369,625 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maira mean?
Maira means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maira are male and 100% are female.
When was Maira most popular?
Maira peaked in 1992 with 290 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.