Girls name · Illinois
Maya in Illinois
Maya was the 48th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 153 babies named Maya that year. Since 1969, Illinois families have named 6,501 babies Maya.
Popularity over time
Maya in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 7 | 952nd |
| 1977 | 24 | 449th |
| 1985 | 10 | 809th |
| 1993 | 59 | 225th |
| 2001 | 176 | 76th |
| 2009 | 281 | 27th |
| 2017 | 185 | 44th |
| 2025 | 153 | 48th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 952nd in 1969 to 48th in 2025.
The most babies named Maya in Illinois in a single year was 323, in 2006. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 2009.
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 Illinois?
Maya was the 48th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 153 babies named Maya that year. Since 1969, Illinois families have named 6,501 babies Maya.
How many babies are named Maya in Illinois?
In 2025, 153 babies were named Maya in Illinois. The most babies named Maya in Illinois in a single year was 323, in 2006.
What is the rank of Maya in Illinois?
Maya ranked 48th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 2009.
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.