Mayaken
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "true ruling flower".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Mayaken. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mayaken today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayaken births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayaken. 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 Mayaken. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,645
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Mayaken: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayaken 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 Mayaken during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mayaken
The name Mayaken is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-2000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ma" meaning "land" and "aken" meaning "fertile" or "abundant."
In the earliest Sumerian cuneiform texts and inscriptions, the name Mayaken was often associated with deities or mythological figures related to agriculture, fertility, and prosperity. One notable reference is found in the epic tale of Gilgamesh, where a character named Mayaken is mentioned as a guardian of the sacred cedar forest.
The first recorded instance of Mayaken as a personal name dates back to around 2300 BCE, found on a clay tablet listing the names of individuals involved in a land dispute settlement. Throughout the subsequent centuries, the name appeared sporadically in various Mesopotamian civilizations, including the Babylonians and Assyrians.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Mayaken was a Sumerian priestess who lived in the city of Ur around 2100 BCE. Records indicate that she was highly revered for her wisdom and her role in overseeing agricultural rituals and ceremonies.
During the Neo-Assyrian period (934-609 BCE), a high-ranking military commander named Mayaken served under King Ashurbanipal. He is mentioned in several inscriptions detailing his victories in battles against neighboring kingdoms.
In the 6th century BCE, a renowned Babylonian astronomer and mathematician named Mayaken made significant contributions to the development of early astronomical calculations and calendars. His work is referenced in several ancient texts on celestial observations.
Around the 1st century CE, a Jewish scholar and rabbi from the town of Tiberias, known as Mayaken ben Yair, gained recognition for his teachings and interpretations of the Torah and other sacred texts.
In the 9th century CE, a Persian poet and philosopher named Mayaken al-Khorasani was celebrated for his intricate and metaphorical works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Throughout the centuries, the name Mayaken has been carried by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way. While its precise origins may be lost in the mists of time, the name continues to evoke a sense of ancient wisdom, fertility, and abundance.
People
Mayaken + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mayaken as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mayaken: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mayaken?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayaken 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Mayaken a common name?
We classify Mayaken as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mayaken most popular?
The single biggest year for Mayaken was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayaken is about 5 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 Mayaken in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mayaken a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mayaken in the SSA data are male. 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 Mayaken still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mayaken 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 Mayaken 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 Americans are named Mayaken?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.