Rising since 2010, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Amay since 2002
Babies named Amay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 222 |
| 2020s | 190 |
Meaning & origin
Amay is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2002. It has seen steady growth since 2010, with its peak rank of 3,658 occurring in 2025. The name is found most frequently in New Jersey and Washington. While its exact meaning is debated, it is often linked to the Sanskrit word 'amaya', suggesting 'purity' or 'guilelessness'. Amay fits a trend of short, vowel-ending names and has a fresh, contemporary feel.
Amay is likely a modern invention or a variant of names like Amaay or Amaya. In Sanskrit, 'amaya' (अमय) can mean 'without deceit' or 'pure'. The name has seen use in India and among the Indian diaspora, gaining modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Where Amay is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Amaay, Amaya
Sibling names for Amay
Names that share Amay's style, for a brother or sister.
