Total births
287
Girls' name · since 1963
Moraima
287 babies named Moraima in U.S. Social Security records since 1963, with the highest year being 1982. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 287
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
287 girls have been named Moraima since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Moraima has been recorded 287 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2015.
- 287 total births
- 1963–2015 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
287 girls have been named Moraima since 1963, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2015.
- 287
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Moraima was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
15 babies were named Moraima in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Moraima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Moraima's full recorded timeline at 1983, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1965, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Moraima at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Moraima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2015
- Peak year (1982)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Moraima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Moraima's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Moraima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
43 births
- 1970s
1970s
85 births
- 1980s
1980s
69 births
- 1990s
1990s
47 births
- 2000s
2000s
38 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 85 births (30% of all-time use).
Moraima by state
Where Moraima concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 3.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 3.5% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Moraima's total US births 3.8%
Even split
11 of 287 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moraima? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 287 babies named Moraima. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 15 births.
When was Moraima most popular? ▼
Moraima was most popular in the 1970s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Moraima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Moraima are Texas (11 births), New York (10 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Moraima been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Moraima since 1963 -- 53 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Moraima? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Morgan, Moriah, Morgen, Morghan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Moraima's data
- Moraima's decade-level peak was the 1970s (85 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Moraimas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Moraima
Nearby Names Like Moraima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moraima
Morgan Girl
#276 223,626 births
Moriah Girl
#1212 13,399 births
Morgen Girl
1,862 births
Morghan Girl
1,296 births
Morganne Girl
1,158 births
Compare Moraima side by side: Moraima vs Morgan Moraima vs Moriah Moraima vs Morgen
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1963–2015 (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. "Moraima: Baby Name Since 1963 - 287 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moraima. 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 Moraima 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 July 2026.