Rising since 1994, #554 for girls today.
Popularity of Amaia since 1993
Babies named Amaia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 676 |
| 2010s | 1,786 |
| 2020s | 2,974 |
Meaning & origin
Amaia is a Basque name that has steadily risen in popularity in the United States since it first appeared in the Social Security data in 1993. As of 2025, it ranks 554th nationally, with 1 in 2,938 baby girls receiving the name. The name reached its peak rank in 2025, continuing a trajectory of growth that began to accelerate in the early 2000s. The top states for Amaia include Florida, Nevada, and Massachusetts, reflecting its appeal among families with Hispanic heritage and those seeking a melodic, cross-cultural name.
Amaia is believed to derive from the Basque word 'amai', meaning 'end' or 'termination'. Alternatively, it may be related to 'ama' (mother) or the name of a Basque village, Amaia in Navarre. The name gained international recognition through the 2013 Spanish film 'Amaia' and has since become popular in the United States, particularly among Hispanic families.
Where Amaia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amaia” around the world
Where Amaia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
70
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
#57
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maya, Ami, Ama
Sibling names for Amaia
Names that share Amaia's style, for a brother or sister.
