Maja
5 countries#314 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maja was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,747 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 2011 with 505 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,010 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #314 · peaked in 2011 with 449 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,049 births recorded 1953–2025 · currently #3712 · peaked in 2009 with 84 births
Most common in: Illinois, California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
526 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2010 with 50 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
274 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 2016 with 20 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
211 births recorded 2006–2024 · peaked in 2011 with 23 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Maja’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1245 | — |
| 2003 | #933 | ↑312 |
| 2004 | #1012 | ↓79 |
| 2005 | #951 | ↑61 |
| 2006 | #456 | ↑495 |
| 2007 | #282 | ↑174 |
| 2008 | #160 | ↑122 |
| 2009 | #135 | ↑25 |
| 2010 | #134 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #128 | ↑6 |
| 2012 | #129 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #134 | ↓5 |
| 2014 | #168 | ↓34 |
| 2015 | #173 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #183 | ↓10 |
| 2017 | #173 | ↑10 |
| 2018 | #192 | ↓19 |
| 2019 | #197 | ↓5 |
| 2020 | #215 | ↓18 |
| 2021 | #314 | ↓99 |
Frequently asked questions about Maja
Is Maja a popular name?
Yes — Maja currently ranks #314 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Maja more common for boys or girls?
Maja is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Maja most popular?
Maja peaked in 2011 in England & Wales, with 449 recorded births that year.
Is Maja rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Maja’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1914 in 1996 to #314 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Maja?
At least 8,070 babies have been recorded with the name Maja across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maja popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maja appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maja?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Maja include Lizzy, Maloni, Meena.
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