Maiara
A feminine name of Brazilian origin meaning "daughter of the rain".
Name Census estimates that about 81 living Americans carry the first name Maiara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maiara today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maiara births was 2016 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maiara. 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 Maiara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
81
~ 1 in 4,231,535 Americans
Peak year
2016
11 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,534
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Maiara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maiara from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 44 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maiara remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maiara 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 Maiara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maiara
The given name Maiara originated in Brazil, believed to have roots in the indigenous Tupi language spoken by native tribes in the region. Its meaning is linked to the word "mai," which translates to "mother." The name carries a connection to nature and motherhood, reflecting the Tupi culture's reverence for the earth and its cycles.
In the early colonial period of Brazil, records indicate that Maiara was used as a name among the indigenous populations. As Portuguese settlers arrived and interacted with the native tribes, the name likely gained wider recognition and usage across the country.
One of the earliest known references to the name Maiara can be found in the writings of 17th-century Portuguese explorers and missionaries who documented their encounters with the Tupi people. These records provide valuable insights into the cultural significance and prevalence of the name during that time.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Maiara. One prominent figure was Maiara da Silva, a renowned Brazilian artist born in 1845, known for her vibrant portrayal of indigenous life and landscapes. Her works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries across South America.
In the realm of literature, Maiara Ferreira (1901-1978) was a celebrated Brazilian poet whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience. Her collection, "Poemas da Terra," published in 1932, is considered a seminal work in Brazilian poetry.
Moving into the modern era, Maiara Santos (1975-2016) gained recognition as a pioneering environmental activist and advocate for the rights of indigenous communities in the Amazon region. Her tireless efforts to raise awareness about deforestation and the preservation of traditional ways of life left a lasting impact.
Another notable figure is Maiara Rodrigues, a contemporary Brazilian singer-songwriter born in 1992. As part of the successful duo Maiara & Maraisa, she has achieved widespread popularity for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with audiences across the country.
Maiara Querido (born 1985) is a highly acclaimed Brazilian chef who has gained international recognition for her innovative fusion of traditional Tupi cuisine with modern culinary techniques. Her restaurant in São Paulo has been awarded numerous accolades, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Brazil.
People
Maiara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maiara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maiara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maiara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 81 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maiara 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 4,231,535 US residents.
Is Maiara a common name?
We classify Maiara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maiara most popular?
The single biggest year for Maiara was 2016, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maiara is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maiara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maiara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maiara 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.
Is Maiara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maiara in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maiara can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Maiara as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Maiara, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.