How Many People Are Named Maiya?
Complete statistics for the name Maiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maiya, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 77,733 Americans today. With around 4,245 people named Maiya living in the US, it's clear how unique this name is. The majority, 87%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, indicating a person who can inspire others and achieve great success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 4,289 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maiya Through the Generations
Maiya peaked in popularity in 2000 with 213 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Maiyas are young, with 3,744 under 30 years old, compared to only 545 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maiya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maiya
How Many People Have the Name Maiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,245 people in the United States currently share the name Maiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 77,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maiya a Common or Rare Name?
Maiya 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 Maiya Mean?
Maiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maiya Most Popular?
The name Maiya reached peak popularity in 2000, with 213 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Maiya?
Approximately 4,245 people named Maiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,289. That works out to roughly 1 in 77,733 Americans.
Is Maiya a rare name?
Maiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 77,733 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maiya mean?
Maiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maiya are male and 100% are female.
When was Maiya most popular?
Maiya peaked in 2000 with 213 births that year. Current trend: 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.