Maia
5 countries#433 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
18,200 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #433 · peaked in 2022 with 752 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,218 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #271 · peaked in 2018 with 332 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,409 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #210 · peaked in 2018 with 309 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,424 births recorded 1968–2022 · currently #1255 · peaked in 2009 with 482 births
Most common in: Paris, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
611 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #256 · peaked in 2010 with 43 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
198 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #290 · peaked in 2003 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #508 | — |
| 2007 | #611 | ↓103 |
| 2008 | #634 | ↓23 |
| 2009 | #588 | ↑46 |
| 2010 | #620 | ↓32 |
| 2011 | #680 | ↓60 |
| 2012 | #719 | ↓39 |
| 2013 | #640 | ↑79 |
| 2014 | #627 | ↑13 |
| 2015 | #552 | ↑75 |
| 2016 | #570 | ↓18 |
| 2017 | #488 | ↑82 |
| 2018 | #502 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #525 | ↓23 |
| 2020 | #497 | ↑28 |
| 2021 | #435 | ↑62 |
| 2022 | #420 | ↑15 |
| 2023 | #459 | ↓39 |
| 2024 | #460 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #433 | ↑27 |
Frequently asked questions about Maia
Is Maia a popular name?
Yes — Maia currently ranks #433 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maia more common for boys or girls?
Maia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maia most popular?
Maia peaked in 2022 in United States, with 752 recorded births that year.
Is Maia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4738 in 1950 to #433 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maia?
At least 28,842 babies have been recorded with the name Maia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maia include London, Dream, Vienna, Lyra.
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