Ma Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah / mɑːChinese; Japanese; English
Meaning
Chinese: mother; Japanese: true; English: a diminutive form
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, 'Ma' is often associated with motherhood and nurturing. In Japan, it can be a standalone name or part of compound names, often conveying a sense of truth or authenticity. The name has also been used in English-speaking countries as a term of endearment for mothers.
Trend Summary
The name Ma has not been widely popular in the U.S. but may see occasional use as a unique choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maa
- Maia
International Variants
- Ma (Chinese)
- Ma (Japanese)
- Mamá (Spanish)
Famous people named Ma
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Fictional characters named Ma
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ma was first seen in the United States in 1924. Ma has ranked as high as #1196 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ma (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |