Girls name · New York
Maya in New York
Maya was the 41st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 275 babies named Maya that year. Since 1953, New York families have named 10,533 babies Maya.
Popularity over time
Maya in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | 1182nd |
| 1972 | 20 | 630th |
| 1981 | 27 | 527th |
| 1990 | 68 | 304th |
| 1998 | 254 | 82nd |
| 2007 | 405 | 36th |
| 2016 | 374 | 30th |
| 2025 | 275 | 41st |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 1182nd in 1953 to 41st in 2025.
The most babies named Maya in New York in a single year was 450, in 2006. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 2023.
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 York?
Maya was the 41st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 275 babies named Maya that year. Since 1953, New York families have named 10,533 babies Maya.
How many babies are named Maya in New York?
In 2025, 275 babies were named Maya in New York. The most babies named Maya in New York in a single year was 450, in 2006.
What is the rank of Maya in New York?
Maya ranked 41st among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 2023.
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.