How Many People Are Named Mayah?

Complete statistics for the name Mayah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mayah
Very Rare
2,910
Estimated People
1 in 113,402
1 in X Americans
2015
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,910 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 15

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 28
California 437
Florida 235
Georgia 46
Illinois 64
Indiana 24
Louisiana 5
Massachusetts 27
Maryland 12
Michigan 21
New Jersey 42
New York 152
Ohio 32
Pennsylvania 34
Rhode Island 5
Tennessee 5
Texas 306
Virginia 17
Washington 37
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mayah

How Many People Have the Name Mayah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,910 people in the United States currently share the name Mayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,402 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Mayah a Common or Rare Name?

Mayah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mayah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mayah are covered in full on the Mayah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mayah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Mayah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mayah Most Popular?

The name Mayah reached peak popularity in 2015, with 174 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mayah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mayah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mayah?

Approximately 2,910 people in the United States share the name Mayah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mayah a rare name?

Mayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,402 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mayah mean?

The meaning and origin of Mayah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mayah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mayah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Mayah most popular?

The name Mayah reached its peak in 2015, with 174 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,910
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 113,402
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2015
Male %0%
Female %100%

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