How Many People Are Named Maysa?
Complete statistics for the name Maysa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maysa is a very rare female name, with only 919 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 358,967 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a big chunk, 90%, of those named Maysa being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 928 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maysa Through the Generations
Maysa reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 43 births, but overall, it's had a stable trend. The average age of someone named Maysa is 17, indicating it's a newer-generation name. Of the 919 living Maysas, 834 are under 30, 94 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing how young the name is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maysa's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Maysa
How Many People Have the Name Maysa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 919 people in the United States currently share the name Maysa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 358,967 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maysa a Common or Rare Name?
Maysa 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 Maysa Mean?
Maysa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maysa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maysa Most Popular?
The name Maysa reached peak popularity in 2011, with 43 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 Maysa?
Approximately 919 people named Maysa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 928. That works out to roughly 1 in 358,967 Americans.
Is Maysa a rare name?
Maysa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 358,967 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maysa mean?
Maysa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Maysa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maysa are male and 100% are female.
When was Maysa most popular?
Maysa peaked in 2011 with 43 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.