Mayah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Mayah is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'close, near'.
Meaning of the Name Mayah
Mayah is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'close, near'. It is a variation of the name Maya, which has its roots in both Hebrew and Greek. In Hebrew, Maya means 'water' or 'spring', while in Greek it is derived from the word 'maia' meaning 'mother' or 'great one'. Mayah conveys a sense of connection and proximity, representing someone who is warm and approachable.
Popularity of the Name Mayah
The popularity for the name Mayah peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 174 births, which ranked number 2,464 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Mayah had the most female births in 2015 with 174, which ranked number 1,360 out of 19,116 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Mayah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 127 births to 69 births, a decline of -45.67%. Among females, Mayah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 127 births to 69 births, a decline of -45.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mayah
- 20 Year Trend of Mayah: 21.05%
- 10 Year Trend of Mayah: -45.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mayah: -45.67%
Popularity of Mayah by State
Among females, Mayah was most popular in Southwestern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mayah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mayah
- Total Births of Mayah: 65 (-5.92%)
- Female Births of Mayah: 65 (-5.92%)
Given the downward trend of Mayah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.92% decrease in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mayah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 65 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.92%.