How Many People Are Named Mava?
Complete statistics for the name Mava: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mava is a very rare female name, with only 79 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,171,825 Americans. The vast majority of those named Mava are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 91All 300 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: 1939Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mava Through the Generations
Mava's journey through the generations reflects a name that peaked in popularity in 1939 with 17 births, but has since remained stable. Today, there are 79 individuals named Mava in the United States, with 288 of them being over 60 years old. This significant age skew suggests that Mava is predominantly held by older generations, with only 12 under-30. The name's stability over time places it between classic and modern, maintaining its unique charm despite its rarity.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mava's American roots
📄 About the Name Mava
How Many People Have the Name Mava?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 79 people in the United States currently share the name Mava. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,171,825 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mava a Common or Rare Name?
Mava 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 Mava Mean?
Mava means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mava in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mava Most Popular?
The name Mava reached peak popularity in 1939, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Mava?
Approximately 79 people named Mava live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 300. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,171,825 Americans.
Is Mava a rare name?
Mava is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,171,825 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mava mean?
Mava means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Mava more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mava are male and 100% are female.
When was Mava most popular?
Mava peaked in 1939 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.