Maya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maya?
Maya is spelled M-A-Y-A. The name has 4 letters.
Maya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Maya can mean “illusion” or “magic” in Sanskrit and may relate to a Hindu goddess named Maya.
- Origin
- Maya is a name associated with Sanskrit origins and Hindu mythology, and it also appears in various other languages and cultures with different meanings.
- Pronunciation
- MY-ah · 2 syllables
Maya Popularity in 2025
Rank#62
Recorded Births3,712
- Girls usage fell 11 places to #62 and recorded 518 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Maya Mean?
Maya can mean “illusion” or “magic” in Sanskrit and may relate to a Hindu goddess named Maya.
Origin: Maya is a name associated with Sanskrit origins and Hindu mythology, and it also appears in various other languages and cultures with different meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Maya?
PronunciationMY-ah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Maya?
- History
- The name Maya appears in multiple cultural contexts, including Hindu tradition and Mesoamerican history, with diverse etymologies and significance.
Maya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,712 | #62 |
| 2024 | Girls | 4,230 | #51 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,092 | #49 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,247 | #51 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,082 | #55 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,746 | #61 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,823 | #64 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,918 | #62 |
| 2017 | Girls | 4,046 | #60 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,090 | #64 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,133 | #68 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,957 | #74 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,826 | #72 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,981 | #63 |
| 2012 | Boys | 8 | #8,864 |
| 2011 | Girls | 4,024 | #64 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,971 | #66 |
| 2010 | Boys | 9 | #8,139 |
| 2009 | Girls | 4,393 | #61 |
| 2009 | Boys | 12 | #6,802 |
When Was Maya 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.
2006 · Girls
5,047 recorded births
National rank #57
2007 · Girls
4,701 recorded births
National rank #62
2005 · Girls
4,431 recorded births
National rank #73
2009 · Girls
4,393 recorded births
National rank #61
Where Maya Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #18 | 161 |
| HI | #22 | 17 |
| DC | #23 | 17 |
| CA | #29 | 658 |
| WA | #33 | 123 |
| OR | #34 | 62 |
| NM | #37 | 24 |
| NY | #41 | 275 |