How Many People Are Named Maya?

Curious about how common the name Maya is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 120,002
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,750 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 120,002 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Maya.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,750 people has this name.

This classification places Maya in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Maya

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,750 people

Total Count

120,002

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 163
Female: 119,839

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 17

  • Young (<30) 107,513
  • Adult (30–60) 12,182
  • Old (>60) 307

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 50.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 262
  • Alabama 688
  • Arkansas 496
  • Arizona 2,571
  • California 21,274
  • Colorado 2,405
  • Connecticut 1,761
  • DC 1,048
  • Delaware 294
  • Florida 6,264
  • Georgia 3,003
  • Hawaii 753
  • Iowa 819
  • Idaho 408
  • Illinois 6,345
  • Indiana 1,681
  • Kansas 770
  • Kentucky 750
  • Louisiana 1,012
  • Massachusetts 3,820
  • Maryland 2,707
  • Maine 312
  • Michigan 3,592
  • Minnesota 2,162
  • Missouri 1,609
  • Mississippi 395
  • Montana 200
  • North Carolina 2,497
  • North Dakota 125
  • Nebraska 502
  • New Hampshire 443
  • New Jersey 4,329
  • New Mexico 768
  • Nevada 906
  • New York 10,258
  • Ohio 3,393
  • Oklahoma 611
  • Oregon 1,652
  • Pennsylvania 3,971
  • Rhode Island 380
  • South Carolina 909
  • South Dakota 162
  • Tennessee 1,382
  • Texas 8,529
  • Utah 1,229
  • Virginia 3,075
  • Vermont 189
  • Washington 3,307
  • Wisconsin 1,856
  • West Virginia 197
  • Wyoming 70
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maya?

Approximately 120,002 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Maya, based on statistical analysis.

Is Maya a rare name?

Maya is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.