Maiah
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,244 in 1998
33 babies were named Maiah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 188 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maiah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maiah, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maiah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaiah first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #2,244.
- TrendMaiah has climbed 188 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Maiah
Maiah is a girl name of English and Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Maiah for girls from 1992 to 2025, in 34 of those 34 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #2,244 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 77,295 girls |
| 2000s | 21 | 46,970 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 51,203 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 57,526 girls |
Other spellings of Maiah
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Maiah
What is the origin of the name Maiah?
Maiah has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Maiah a boy or girl name?
Maiah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maiah?
Maiah ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#2,244).