Moraima
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Iberian or Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 265 living Americans carry the first name Moraima. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Moraima today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Moraima births was 1982 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Moraima. 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.
People living today
265
~ 1 in 1,293,413 Americans
Peak year
1982
15 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2015 SSA rank
#18,299
Tracked since 1963
Census
Moraima in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,394 people with the first name Moraima, which placed it at #9,810 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#9,810
National first-name rank
People counted
1.4K
1,394 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
98.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Moraima
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Moraima is Hispanic at 98.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.1%) and Black (0.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Moraima described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Moraima at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.4% · 1,371
- White1.1% · 15
- Black or African American0.2% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 3
- Two or more races0.1% · 2
Popularity
Moraima: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Moraima from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 85 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moraima 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 Moraima during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Moraimas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, New York, California recorded the most babies named Moraima, while California, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Moraima
The name Moraima is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the 7th century AD during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic word "murayyam," which means "waves" or "undulating water," often associated with the beauty and grace of flowing water.
In the early days of Islamic civilization, the name Moraima gained popularity among the Arab population, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language. It was commonly given to girls born in families with strong cultural and religious ties to the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moraima can be found in historical accounts from the 8th century AD, during the Umayyad Caliphate. The name was mentioned in several manuscripts and chronicles, suggesting its widespread use among the Arab nobility and scholars of that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Moraima. One of the most renowned was Moraima Al-Andalusiyya (1080-1145), a renowned poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Golden Age of Islamic culture. Her poetry and literary works were highly acclaimed and celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
Another prominent figure was Moraima Al-Muhajiriyya (1250-1320), a skilled calligrapher and artist from the Abbasid Caliphate in present-day Iraq. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to Islamic art.
In the 15th century, Moraima Al-Faqih (1410-1480) was a celebrated Islamic scholar and jurist from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. Her extensive knowledge of Islamic law and jurisprudence earned her widespread respect and admiration among her contemporaries.
Moving to the 16th century, Moraima Al-Maghribiyya (1520-1590) was a renowned poet and mystic from the Kingdom of Morocco. Her poetic works, infused with Sufi teachings and spiritual insights, continue to inspire and captivate readers to this day.
Lastly, Moraima Al-Qaisiyya (1650-1720) was a respected physician and herbalist from the Ottoman Empire, known for her expertise in traditional Arabic medicine and her contributions to the field of pharmacology.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the name Moraima, which has been carried by numerous influential figures throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring cultural and linguistic significance.
People
Moraima + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Moraima 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
Moraima: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Moraima?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 265 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Moraima 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 1,293,413 US residents.
Is Moraima a common name?
We classify Moraima as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Moraima most popular?
The single biggest year for Moraima was 1982, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Moraima is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Moraima in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,394 people with the name Moraima, or 0.46 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #9,810 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Moraima in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Moraima?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Moraima appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,402 people counted with this name, 99.8% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Moraima?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Moraima is Hispanic at 98.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.1%) and Black (0.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Moraima most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Moraima in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.4% (1,371 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Moraima in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Moraima a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Moraima 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 Moraima still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Moraima 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 Moraima 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.
How many people have the name Moraima?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.