Marayah
Every Marayah since 1993 — 373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marayah
Marayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,404 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 373 American babies have been named Marayah. Its peak came in 2008, when 29 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 Marayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,404 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,621 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,789 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,856 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,038 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,250 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,431 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,716 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,254 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,522 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,649 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,027 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,056 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,312 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,729 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,234 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,095 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,242 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,328 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,161 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,412 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,468 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,738 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,674 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,397 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,736 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marayah in 2025?
Marayah ranked #16,404 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marayah?
373 babies have been named Marayah in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marayah most popular?
Marayah peaked in 2008, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Marayah a boy or girl name?
Marayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marayah rising or falling?
Marayah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.