Mayah
2025 SSA
About Mayah
Mayah is a beautiful feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Maya, which has roots in various cultures. In Hebrew, it can mean 'spring' or 'water', while in Sanskrit, it refers to 'illusion' or 'magic'. In Greek mythology, Maia was one of the Pleiades and mother of Hermes. As a variant spelling, Mayah offers a unique twist while maintaining the melodic quality of the original. The name has gained moderate popularity in recent decades as parents seek names with multicultural significance and gentle sounds. Mayah projects an image of beauty, creativity, and mystique, making it an appealing choice for baby girls.
Pronounced MY-uh.
As of October 2026, Mayah ranked #2802 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1363 for girls in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,646 | 130 | 72.8 |
| 2015 | #1,363 | 174 | 97.5 |
| 2016 | #1,633 | 134 | 75.6 |
| 2017 | #1,539 | 143 | 82.8 |
| 2018 | #1,732 | 119 | 70 |
| 2019 | #1,956 | 100 | 59.6 |
| 2020 | #2,111 | 87 | 53.8 |
| 2021 | #2,408 | 75 | 45.7 |
| 2022 | #2,568 | 69 | 42.1 |
| 2023 | #2,303 | 80 | 49.9 |
| 2024 | #2,253 | 83 | 51.2 |
| 2025 | #2,802 | 61 | 38 |