Maira
Every Maira since 1944 — 6,358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maira
Maira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,765 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 6,358 American babies have been named Maira. Its peak came in 1992, when 290 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,765 | — | — |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,764 | — | — |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,723 | — | — |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,743 | — | — |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,548 | — | — |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2019 | 54 | #3,027 | — | — |
| 2018 | 74 | #2,427 | — | — |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,648 | — | — |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,637 | — | — |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,035 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,032 | — | — |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,699 | — | — |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,628 | — | — |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,194 | — | — |
| 2009 | 89 | #2,221 | — | — |
| 2008 | 76 | #2,499 | — | — |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,501 | — | — |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,415 | — | — |
| 2005 | 79 | #2,291 | — | — |
| 2004 | 95 | #1,969 | — | — |
| 2003 | 76 | #2,254 | — | — |
| 2002 | 121 | #1,557 | — | — |
| 2001 | 122 | #1,530 | — | — |
| 2000 | 110 | #1,615 | — | — |
| 1995 | 205 | #924 | — | — |
| 1990 | 250 | #805 | — | — |
| 1985 | 174 | #909 | — | — |
| 1980 | 145 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 1975 | 28 | #2,716 | — | — |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,075 | — | — |
| 1965 | 18 | #3,004 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,071 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,591 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maira in 2025?
Maira ranked #2,765 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maira?
6,358 babies have been named Maira in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maira most popular?
Maira peaked in 1992, when 290 newborns received the name.
Is Maira a boy or girl name?
Maira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maira rising or falling?
Maira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.