Meaning and history
Maya has several established origins. In Sanskrit it means illusion or magic and is associated with both Buddhist and Hindu tradition, while in modern English it is also used as a variant of Maia and sometimes in reference to the Maya civilization. Notable bearers include poet and author Maya Angelou and actress Maya Rudolph.
20062006: 5,047 births, rank #57
2007: 4,701 births, rank #62
2008: 4,270 births, rank #71
2009: 4,393 births, rank #61
2010: 3,971 births, rank #66
20112011: 4,024 births, rank #64
2012: 3,981 births, rank #63
2013: 3,826 births, rank #72
2014: 3,957 births, rank #74
2015: 4,133 births, rank #68
20162016: 4,090 births, rank #64
2017: 4,046 births, rank #60
2018: 3,918 births, rank #62
2019: 3,823 births, rank #64
2020: 3,746 births, rank #61
20212021: 4,082 births, rank #55
2022: 4,247 births, rank #51
2023: 4,092 births, rank #49
2024: 4,230 births, rank #51
20252025: 3,712 births, rank #62
Maya has risen sharply in the modern US rankings, moving from #113 in 2000 to #62 in 2025. It now stands at #62 for girls. Its highest annual birth count came in 2006, with 5,047 births.