Feminine dossier · first seen 1953
Maja
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2009
Peak births
84
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Maja
How many people are named Maja?
An estimated 1,993 living Americans are named Maja.
How rare is Maja?
Maja is very rare among babies today, with 40 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 52.4% from its 2009 peak.
How old is the typical Maja?
The median age of a living American named Maja is approximately 19 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 28 years old.
Is Maja still popular?
Yes. Maja is holding steady, with 40 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Maja most common?
Maja has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 6.5× more often than the national baseline.
1953Peak 20092025
Peak year
2009
Decline from peak
52.4%
2025
40
All-time
2,049