An estimated 121,655 living Americans are named Maya.
How rare is Maya?
Maya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,712 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 26.5% from its 2006 peak.
How old is the typical Maya?
The median age of a living American named Maya is approximately 16 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 23 years old.
Is Maya still popular?
Yes. Maya is holding steady, with 3,712 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Maya most common?
Maya has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 7.2× more often than the national baseline.
1940Peak 20062025
Peak year
2006
Decline from peak
26.5%
2025
3,712
All-time
123,587
Diaspora map
Maya broke out in Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, and South Carolina (1993) and became over-represented in 26 states over 24 years.
Broke out: Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, and South Carolina, 1993 · over-represented in 26 states over 24 years
