Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Mayowa

Name: Popularity of the name Mayowa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mayowa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Benson Babatunde Mayowa is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Idaho Vandals. Mayowa played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks.

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#12,053 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2020

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#12053

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mayowa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Mayowa

Mayowa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 5 Mayowas were born — ranking #12,053 that year. As of 2026, Mayowa ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Mayowas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mayowa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mayowa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Meja
Mayo
Mesa
Moa
Maon
Maina
Maisha
Maio
Maita
Maeva
Moah
Maisa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mayowa

What does the name Mayowa mean?

How popular is Mayowa in 2026?

In 2026, Mayowa ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mayowa most popular?

Mayowa reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #12,053 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Mayowa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mayowa is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mayowa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mayowa include Aaryon, Aba, Abdelhadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mayowa

Mayowa is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Mayowa's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #12,053. Use the chart and map above to compare Mayowa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.