Maja
Every Maja since 1953 — 2,049 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maja
Maja is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,747 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 2,049 American babies have been named Maja. Its peak came in 2009, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,747 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,013 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,945 |
| 2022 | 52 | #3,147 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,055 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,886 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,072 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,189 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,283 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,045 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,874 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,634 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,247 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,995 |
| 2011 | 81 | #2,315 |
| 2010 | 77 | #2,445 |
| 2009 | 84 | #2,329 |
| 2008 | 74 | #2,549 |
| 2007 | 80 | #2,380 |
| 2006 | 75 | #2,473 |
| 2005 | 75 | #2,373 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,373 |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,627 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,312 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,795 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,884 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,831 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,008 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,289 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,083 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,751 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,394 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,596 |
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Famous people named Maja
- Maja Blagdan Singer · b. 1968
- Maja Haderlap Writer · b. 1961
- Maja Savić Handball player · b. 1976
- Maja Włoszczowska Cyclist · b. 1983
- Maja Keuc Singer · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maja in 2025?
Maja ranked #3,747 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maja?
2,049 babies have been named Maja in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maja most popular?
Maja peaked in 2009, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Maja a boy or girl name?
Maja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maja rising or falling?
Maja is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maja?
Well-known people named Maja include Maja Blagdan (singer), Maja Haderlap (writer), Maja Savić (handball player).