Girls name · New Jersey
Maya in New Jersey
Maya was the 51st most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 135 babies named Maya that year. Since 1972, New Jersey families have named 4,464 babies Maya.
Popularity over time
Maya in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 | 677th |
| 1983 | 13 | 415th |
| 1991 | 16 | 436th |
| 1998 | 90 | 100th |
| 2005 | 153 | 50th |
| 2012 | 169 | 30th |
| 2018 | 154 | 41st |
| 2025 | 135 | 51st |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 677th in 1972 to 51st in 2025.
The most babies named Maya in New Jersey in a single year was 192, in 2015. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 2015.
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 New Jersey?
Maya was the 51st most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 135 babies named Maya that year. Since 1972, New Jersey families have named 4,464 babies Maya.
How many babies are named Maya in New Jersey?
In 2025, 135 babies were named Maya in New Jersey. The most babies named Maya in New Jersey in a single year was 192, in 2015.
What is the rank of Maya in New Jersey?
Maya ranked 51st among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 2015.
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.