Rising since 2015, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Amarya since 2002
Babies named Amarya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Amarya entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2002, a modern coinage that reflects contemporary trends for soft, vowel-heavy names beginning with 'A.' While its origins are unclear, its phonetic resonance suggests influence from names like Amara and Maya. The name reached its peak rank in 2005, after which it fluctuated, but it has seen a consistent upward trajectory since 2015. Despite its rarity, Amarya fits comfortably among today's stylish choices, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name. Its rank of 10,107 in 2025 places it well outside the mainstream, with only about 1 in 178,585 girls receiving the name that year. This relative obscurity may be part of its charm, as it offers a melodic alternative to more common names without feeling unfamiliar.
Amarya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, suggesting a modern coinage. It may blend sounds from names such as Amara (meaning 'grace' in Igbo) and Maya (of various origins), or could be a respelling of Amaria. Its usage has been rising since 2015, reflecting a trend for melodic names starting with 'A.'
“Amarya” around the world
Where Amarya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Ari, Mary
Sibling names for Amarya
Names that share Amarya's style, for a brother or sister.
