Ma Name Popularity and Statistics
Ma is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ma?
Ma is spelled M-A. The name has 2 letters.
Ma Popularity in 2018
Rank#12,464
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 4,405 places to #12,464 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2012.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ma Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1990 through 2018. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7 | #13,704 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2006 | Girls | 6 | #15,152 |
| 2005 | Girls | 13 | #8,330 |
| 2004 | Girls | 11 | #9,264 |
| 2003 | Girls | 16 | #6,885 |
| 2002 | Girls | 15 | #7,045 |
| 2001 | Girls | 16 | #6,619 |
| 2000 | Girls | 16 | #6,487 |
| 1999 | Girls | 12 | #7,716 |
| 1998 | Girls | 22 | #4,796 |
| 1997 | Girls | 17 | #5,626 |
| 1996 | Girls | 19 | #5,065 |
| 1995 | Girls | 24 | #4,217 |
| 1994 | Girls | 21 | #4,687 |
| 1993 | Girls | 26 | #3,987 |
| 1992 | Girls | 27 | #3,866 |
| 1991 | Girls | 18 | #5,181 |
| 1990 | Girls | 31 | #3,436 |
When Was Ma Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Girls
31 recorded births
National rank #3,436
1992 · Girls
27 recorded births
National rank #3,866
1993 · Girls
26 recorded births
National rank #3,987
1995 · Girls
24 recorded births
National rank #4,217
Where Ma Ranked Highest in 2003
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,214 | 7 |