How Many People Are Named Maja?

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

Maja
Very Rare
Slavic

Maja, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,975 people in the US today, making up 1 in 167,073 Americans. With a peak birth year of 2009, it's a genuinely modern name, with 75% of its bearers under 30.

~1,975
Living in US
1 in 167,073
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Maja
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Creative Determined Passionate
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,062
Worldwide Bearers
#6,850
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,494
🇺🇸 United States
2,418
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
2,283
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,983
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,579
🇳🇴 Norway
1,161
🇨🇦 Canada
1,024
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
995
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
925
🇦🇹 Austria
756

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,975 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,512
Would be under 30 (75%)
461
Would be 30–60 (23%)
36
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 2,009 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

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

📜 Maja Through the Generations

Maja's journey through the generations shows a distinct modernity. Born in the US, it reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 84 births, reflecting a surge in interest among parents naming their children. Today, the majority of people named Maja are under 30, indicating a declining trend but still maintaining a youthful and vibrant presence.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 297
California 113
New York 71
New Jersey 34
Colorado 10
Minnesota 10
Pennsylvania 8
Ohio 7
Connecticut 6
Texas 6

⭐ Famous People Named Maja

Maja is a Slavic and German feminine given name.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maja's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Maja

How Many People Have the Name Maja?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,975 people in the United States currently share the name Maja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,073 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maja a Common or Rare Name?

Maja 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 Maja Mean?

Maja means "creative variant of Maja" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maja in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maja Most Popular?

The name Maja reached peak popularity in 2009, with 84 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 Maja?

Approximately 1,975 people named Maja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,009. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,073 Americans.

Is Maja a rare name?

Maja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,073 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maja mean?

Maja means "creative variant of Maja" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Maja more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maja are male and 100% are female.

When was Maja most popular?

Maja peaked in 2009 with 84 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.

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 US1,975
All-Time Births2,009
1 in X1 in 167,073
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2009
World Rank#6,850
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.