Holding steady.
Popularity of Morayma since 1969
Babies named Morayma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Morayma's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Morayma is a rare and distinctive name with literary roots in Spanish culture. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1969 and reached its peak popularity in 1975, though it has never been common. The name has a stable trajectory, with very few births each year, and no association with any particular state due to its scarcity. Its meaning remains uncertain, likely as a variant of the literary name Moraima from Spanish romantic tales. Parents drawn to Morayma often appreciate its melodic sound and cultural depth.
Morayma likely originated as a variant of Moraima, a name known from Spanish literature, notably as the name of a Moorish princess in the novel 'Historia del Abencerraje y la hermosa Jarifa' (16th century). The root 'Mora' may refer to a Moorish woman, but the exact derivation is unclear. It has been used occasionally in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States since the mid-20th century, with a peak in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Moraima
Sibling names for Morayma
Names that share Morayma's style, for a brother or sister.
