Declining since 2010, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Maiyah since 1995
Babies named Maiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Maiyah is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1995. Its sound aligns with the popular Maya/Maia family, but the distinctive -iyah spelling sets it apart. The name reached its highest usage in 2009, but has been declining since 2010, placing it far from common territory. Recent data from 2023 show it ranked 10,107, with roughly 1 in 179,000 babies receiving the name, making it a genuinely rare choice. Its lack of a single clear meaning or deep historical roots may appeal to parents drawn to unique spellings and contemporary-sounding names.
Maiyah is a modern spelling variant, likely emerging from the popular name Maya (from various origins including Hebrew, Greek, and Spanish) or Maia (from Greek mythology). The -iyah ending follows a fashionable pattern seen in names like Aaliyah and Kaliyah. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and saw a peak in 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My, Mia
Sibling names for Maiyah
Names that share Maiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
