Girls name · California
Maya in California
Maya was the 29th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 658 babies named Maya that year. Since 1958, California families have named 21,933 babies Maya.
Popularity over time
Maya in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | 1558th |
| 1968 | 21 | 739th |
| 1977 | 92 | 304th |
| 1987 | 59 | 536th |
| 1996 | 238 | 193rd |
| 2006 | 874 | 45th |
| 2015 | 725 | 39th |
| 2025 | 658 | 29th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1558th in 1958 to 29th in 2025.
The most babies named Maya in California in a single year was 874, in 2006. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 2021.
Across the country, Maya reached its best rank of 3rd in District of Columbia (2021). See Maya in every state →
How popular is Maya in California?
Maya was the 29th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 658 babies named Maya that year. Since 1958, California families have named 21,933 babies Maya.
How many babies are named Maya in California?
In 2025, 658 babies were named Maya in California. The most babies named Maya in California in a single year was 874, in 2006.
What is the rank of Maya in California?
Maya ranked 29th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 2021.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.