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Mayas

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "like walking water".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mayas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mayas today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayas births was 2017 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayas. 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.

For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mayas with official rankings and popularity over time.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mayas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2017

5 babies that year

Average age

9

years old

2017 SSA rank

#13,574

Tracked since 2017

Popularity

Mayas: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Mayas 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 Mayas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Mayas

The name Mayas finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have emerged around the 4th century BCE, during the Vedic period of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "maya," which means "illusion" or "magic."

In Hindu mythology, Maya is a powerful spiritual concept that represents the illusory nature of the physical world. It is associated with the cosmic creative force that shapes and sustains the universe. The name Mayas may have been given to individuals who were believed to possess spiritual or mystical qualities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mayas can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, which is an epic narrative dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, there is a character named Mayas who is a skilled architect and engineer.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mayas. One of the most famous was Mayas, a renowned sculptor and architect who lived in the 5th century BCE during the reign of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India. He is credited with designing and constructing the renowned Stupa at Sanchi, a stunning architectural marvel and one of the oldest stone structures in India.

Another significant figure was Mayas, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of mathematical techniques.

In the 10th century CE, there was a Persian poet named Mayas who was renowned for his lyrical compositions and his mastery of the ghazal form of poetry. His works were widely celebrated and influenced many subsequent poets in the region.

During the 12th century, there was a notable Buddhist scholar and teacher named Mayas who played a crucial role in the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. He traveled extensively and is credited with establishing several monasteries and teaching centers throughout the region.

In more recent times, there was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and political activist named Mayas Naidu who lived from 1879 to 1949. She was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. She was also a gifted poet and a champion of women's rights.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Mayas throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

People

Mayas + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Mayas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Mayas: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Mayas?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayas 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 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Mayas a common name?

We classify Mayas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Mayas most popular?

The single biggest year for Mayas was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayas is about 9 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 Mayas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Mayas a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mayas 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 Mayas still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Mayas 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 Mayas 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 Mayas?

See how many Americans are named Mayas on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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