How Many People Are Named Moya?
Complete statistics for the name Moya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Moya means 'sleep' in Irish and it's very rare, with only 554 people named Moya living in the US today, making up just 1 in 595,402 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 2003 when 19 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion and humanitarianism, suggesting that people named Moya are likely to be caring and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 627 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Moya Through the Generations
People named Moya span across different age groups, but most are middle-aged, with 42% falling between 30 and 60 years old. Born mostly in the early 2000s, those named Moya are now in their late teens and early twenties, showing a declining trend since its peak in 2003. Interestingly, there's a significant portion of older individuals named Moya, with 25% being over 60, indicating that while the name is relatively new, it has already gained some longevity among its bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Moya's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Moya
How Many People Have the Name Moya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,789 people in the United States currently share the name Moya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,632 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Moya a Common or Rare Name?
Moya is classified as 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 Moya Mean?
Moya means "sleep" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Moya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Moya Most Popular?
The name Moya reached peak popularity in 2003, with 19 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 Moya?
Approximately 17,789 people named Moya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,789. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,632 Americans.
Is Moya a rare name?
Moya is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,632 Americans has this name.
What does the name Moya mean?
Moya means "sleep" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Moya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Moya are male and 100% are female.
When was Moya most popular?
Moya peaked in 2003 with 19 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.