1,509births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2011Peak · Sweden
#885Sweden 2025
Maija is a girl name family recorded 1,509 times in 5 countries since 1952. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#885 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2011, at 14.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Maija
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maija | Swedish | 1,189 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10917 | 1999 | ▼ 20 % |
| Maija | Swedish | 149 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #885 | 2011 | new |
| Maija | Swedish | 105 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2006 | – |
| Maija | Swedish | 56 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2003 | – |
| Maija | Swedish | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Maija
How popular is the name Maija?
In 2025 it ranked #885 in Sweden. Official registers record 1,509 births across 5 countries.
When was Maija most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2011, at 14.3 births per 100,000.
Is Maija a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Maija is a girl name.