Ma
Girl nameMa has been given to 631 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It peaked in 1990.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
631
Peak year
1990 (31 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1924
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ma — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ma.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ma?
Ma has been given to 631 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ma peak?
Ma peaked in 1990, when 31 babies were given the name.
Is Ma a girl or boy name?
Ma is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Ma are girls).
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