Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayana since 1982
Babies named Mayana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mayana's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Mayana is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1982, a late arrival that places it among contemporary inventions. Its highest popularity occurred in 2018, though even then it remained extremely uncommon, ranking #11,932 in 2025 with roughly 1 in 229,610 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory has been stable, suggesting a small but consistent following among parents drawn to its melodic, feminine sound. As a 2010s-era coinage, Mayana fits a pattern of names that blend the ever-popular Maya with the suffix -ana, creating a fresh alternative. It has never been associated with any particular region or top state, underscoring its niche appeal. Despite its obscurity, the name's simplicity and resemblance to other well-known names may give it a familiar feel.
Mayana appears to be a modern invention, likely formed by combining the popular root Maya with the fashionable suffix -ana. The name first entered U.S. birth records in 1982, reflecting late 20th-century trends for inventive, feminine-sounding names. It has no long historical or linguistic pedigree.
“Mayana” around the world
Where Mayana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maya, Ana, May
Sibling names for Mayana
Names that share Mayana's style, for a brother or sister.
