Total births
935
Girls' name · since 1977
Maraya
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 935 babies named Maraya, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8108
- among girls today
- 935
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
935 babies have been named Maraya since 1977, making it today's #8108 girls' name.
Maraya has 935 recorded births among girls since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8108 as of the latest data, more common than 54% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #8108 among girls today
- 935 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maraya is currently the #8108 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 935 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8108
- among girls today
- 935
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Maraya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8108
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Maraya was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
58 babies were named Maraya in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Maraya compares
935 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maraya's all-time total is 145% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maraya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 935 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 48 | 19,840 |
Maraya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Maraya's full recorded timeline at 2005, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2006 peak of 58 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Maraya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#8,108
Active since
1977
Maraya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Maraya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Maraya's strongest decade.
395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Maraya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
196 births
- 2000s
2000s
395 births
- 2010s
2010s
202 births
- 2020s 114
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 395 births (42% of all-time use).
How Maraya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maraya's total volume
Maraya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maraya by state
Where Maraya concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 96 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 3.7% |
California share of Maraya's total US births 10.3%
Even split
96 of 935 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maraya? ▼
935 babies have been named Maraya since 1977. It currently ranks #8108 among girls. The peak year was 2006 with 58 births.
When was Maraya most popular? ▼
Maraya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 395 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Maraya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maraya are California (96 births), Texas (35 births).
How long has the name Maraya been used? ▼
Records for Maraya go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maraya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maraya's data
- Maraya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (395 total births); usage has since declined to 114 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marayas (96 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maraya
Nearby Names Like Maraya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maraya
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Maraya side by side: Maraya vs Mary Maraya vs Margaret Maraya vs Maria
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maraya: #8108 Girls' Name - 935 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maraya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maraya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.