Maraya
Every Maraya since 1977 — 935 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maraya
Maraya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,054 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 935 American babies have been named Maraya. Its peak came in 2006, when 58 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 Maraya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maraya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,054 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,263 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,883 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,853 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,694 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,249 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,430 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,970 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,443 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,111 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,164 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,206 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,167 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,790 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,004 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,054 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,990 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,327 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,050 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,961 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,920 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,374 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,275 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,272 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,348 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,634 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,952 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,714 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maraya in 2025?
Maraya ranked #5,054 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maraya?
935 babies have been named Maraya in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maraya most popular?
Maraya peaked in 2006, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Maraya a boy or girl name?
Maraya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maraya rising or falling?
Maraya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.