Declining since 2016, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayah since 1988
Babies named Mayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 204 |
| 2000s | 961 |
| 2010s | 1,338 |
| 2020s | 457 |
Meaning & origin
Mayah is a modern spelling variant of Maya that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking 2,778th, with about 1 in 26,349 newborn girls given the name. Since 2016, its usage has been on a downward trajectory. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting broader trends for names with a multicultural appeal. While its exact origin is debated, the spelling Mayah gives a contemporary twist to a cross-cultural favorite.
Mayah is a modern spelling variant of Maya, which itself has multiple origins. It may derive from the Sanskrit root 'maya' (illusion) or 'maya' (sprout), or from Hebrew 'Ma'ayan' (spring). Its use as a given name in English-speaking countries dates to the late 20th century, often influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Maya and Maia.
Where Mayah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mayah” around the world
Where Mayah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Maya
Sibling names for Mayah
Names that share Mayah's style, for a brother or sister.
