Maya
Pronunciation: [ m-EYE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 163 babies have been named Maya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,277 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,277
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Maya is also used as a girl name, ranked #51.
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About the Name Maya
Maya is a boy name .
Is Maya a boy or girl name? Maya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,277 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51. Maya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maya is currently ranked #21,277 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Maya include Mayson, Mayer, Maynor, Maycol, Maykel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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