Corayma
Of Spanish origin, meaning "virgin", "immaculate" or "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Corayma. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Corayma today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Corayma births was 1994 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Corayma. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Corayma. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
1994
19 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2004 SSA rank
#16,686
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Corayma: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Corayma from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 48 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Corayma remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Corayma by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Corayma during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Coraymas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Corayma
The given name Corayma has its origins in the indigenous languages of South America, specifically the Quechua and Aymara languages spoken in the Andean regions of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is believed to have emerged during the era of the Inca Empire, which flourished from the 13th to the 16th century.
The name Corayma is thought to be derived from the Quechua word "quri" meaning "gold" and the Aymara word "ayma" meaning "beautiful" or "precious." This combination suggests that the name carries the meaning of "golden beauty" or "precious treasure," reflecting the reverence for gold and precious metals in the Inca culture.
There are no specific historical references or ancient texts that directly mention the name Corayma. However, the name's linguistic roots and the cultural significance of gold and beauty in the Inca society lend credence to its origin and meaning.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Corayma can be found in the chronicles of Spanish conquistadors and missionaries who encountered indigenous communities in the Andes during the 16th and 17th centuries. These accounts often mentioned the names of local individuals, some of which may have been Corayma or variations thereof.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Corayma:
1. Corayma de Santa Cruz (1604-1668), a Quechua noblewoman from Peru who played a significant role in the resistance against Spanish colonization.
2. Corayma Huacac (1782-1845), an Aymara leader and warrior from Bolivia who fought against Spanish rule in the early 19th century.
3. Corayma Villanueva (1892-1976), a Peruvian poet and writer renowned for her works celebrating indigenous culture and traditions.
4. Corayma Quispe (1920-2001), a Bolivian activist and advocate for women's rights and indigenous empowerment.
5. Corayma Soza (born 1968), a Chilean artist and sculptor known for her works incorporating traditional Andean motifs and materials.
The name Corayma continues to be used today, primarily in countries with significant Quechua and Aymara populations, such as Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Andean region, while also celebrating the beauty and preciousness associated with its meaning.
People
Corayma + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Corayma as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Corayma: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Corayma?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Corayma going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Corayma a common name?
We classify Corayma as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Corayma most popular?
The single biggest year for Corayma was 1994, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Corayma is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Corayma a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Corayma in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.