Mayah

Mayah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 83 girls in the United States.

Mayah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mayah

Mayah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mayah first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1363 in 2015, and in 2024 83 babies received the name — 2,910 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mayah in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Best US rank
#1363 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Mayah in 2024
83
Total since 1880
2,910

Mayah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1160 in 2024
Babies named Mayah in 2025
11
Total since 1996
423

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mayah mean?

The meaning of Mayah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mayah a boy or girl name?

Mayah is a girl name. In 2024, 83 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mayah?

Mayah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mayah?

Mayah first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #1363 in 2015, and 83 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].