Rising since 1989, #180 for girls today.
Popularity of Amaya since 1972
Babies named Amaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 1,106 |
| 2000s | 15,258 |
| 2010s | 16,273 |
| 2020s | 10,744 |
Meaning & origin
Amaya entered the Social Security Administration's baby name data in 1972 but remained a rare choice for nearly two decades. Since 1989, its trajectory has been steadily rising, with a peak rank of 180 in 2025 (the latest year of data). In that year, about 1 in 933 newborn girls received the name. The name's peak year so far was 2018, when it reached its highest frequency. Amaya's strongest states include New Mexico, Oregon, and Rhode Island, reflecting its broad geographic appeal. The name beautifully bridges Japanese and Spanish linguistic traditions, offering a melodic and natural image without overreliance on any single trend.
Amaya is a Japanese name combining 'ama' (rain) and 'ya' (night). It has traditionally been used as a feminine given name in Japan but gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, partly due to its similarity to Spanish names and its pleasant meaning. The name has also been adopted in other cultures, sometimes as a variant of Amaia (Basque) or Amayah.
Where Amaya 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.
“Amaya” around the world
Where Amaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
260
babies in 2024
Ireland
15
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Quebec
35
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Maya
Sibling names for Amaya
Names that share Amaya's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Sienna, Luna, Aria, Naomi, Aalayah, Alaia, Alaysia, Alesha, Amairany, Amiyah, Desirea, Fantasia, Jadah, Jamya, Mariyah, Naisha, Nyasia, Shaniya, Yaretzi, Zariah, Alyna, Amiracle, Araya, Arayah, Ariyana, Avayah, Aysia, Aziyah, Caliyah, Elexus, Ellyana, Emoni, Eternity, Jalayah, Jamaria, Kamiya, Kaniya, Khaliah, Maliya, Miriah, Sahara, Sanai, Shamia, Shamiya, Aamiyah, Adaya, Ahmani, Ahtziri, Aleiah, Aleiya, Allayah, Alyia, Amaira, Amori, Amyia, Andreya, Anesia, Aryiah, Atziri, Aveah, Ayani, Azayla, Catalaya, Chaniya, Deajah, Elesha, Elianny, Emonie, Indiya, Iyanah, Jaaliyah, Jabria, Jameria, Jamyah, Janyia, Jazmynn, Jehlani, Kamaiyah, Kamyra, Kenyah, Kiaira, Lamaya, Mahlia, Makyia, Maniyah, Meliyah, Navaya, Nayah, Nykia, Quetzali, Ramiah, Samaiya, Shakyra, Shalaya, Shamiah, Shariah, Siarra, Talissa, Taniah, Teyanna, Treazure, Yatzil, Yatziry, Yazmeen, Zamaya, Zarria, Zaryah, Zoraya, Zyasia, Adeya, Ahlaya, Ahmiyah, Ajooni, Alayia, Alayja, Alayshia, Alayzia, Alazay, Aliayah, Alizay, Alyric, Amahia, Amanii, Amaryah, Amauria, Amonie, Analeya, Analiya, Araiya, Arriyah, Aviyanna, Ayaana, Ayasha, Ayelen, Aysiah, Azaya, Azyah, Braniya, Briyah, Camaya, Caniya, Danijah, Delayla, Emiya, Eyanna, Harmani, Imaya, Indiyah, Itzamara, Iyani, Jakyia, Jalaiya, Jalayla, Jamariah, Jameya, Jamyria, Jaretzi, Jeilani, Jermiyah, Jmya, Kalaysia, Kamayah, Kemiya, Khamya, Lailany, Lashaya, Maleeyah, Marayah, Markiya, Masiyah, Mikiya, Miyonna, Mylasia, Myliah, Namaari, Nayeliz, Nevaya, Niyanna, Nohelia, Odaliz, Omayra, Oriyah, Ramaya, Sakiyah, Samaiyah, Sameria, Seniyah, Serayah, Seriah, Shamiyah, Simaya, Tanairi, Timaya, Yariah, Yoali, Yulitza, Zamariah, Zanayah, Zeya, Zyriah, Aaleigha, Aliviya, Antavia, Armiyah, Azaylah, Ellysa, Jaleiah, Janaiyah, Janiaya, Aaleeyah, Aamori, Aarionna, Adeja, Ahmiracle, Ainoah, Aitiana, Akaya, Alaisa, Alaysiah, Alayziah, Aleaya, Allyiah, Amariona, Amariyana, Amarrah, Amarria, Amarya, Amayla, Amayrany, Amoria, Aneeka, Anessia, Annahi, Ashiyah, Asyah, Avaiya, Azaliyah, Azarria, Cataleyah, Ceniya, Dalayah, Damyia, Demaya, Emonni, Itzamar, Jahmia, Jahmiya, Jaiyla, Jalei, Jamacia, Jameila, Janaysha, Javaya, Kahliyah, Kahmya, Kailiyah, Kaiyana, Kalaiya, Kamyri, Keiera, Kemaya, Kemyah, Kharizma, Kimiyah, Kiyona, Larayah, Majesta, Malayjah, Marliyah, Mauriah, Meliya, Miniya, Miriya, Moriya, Niyonna, Nyelah, Quetzal, Saharah, Samaia, Samyria, Sanaiyah, Saniyya, Savaya, Semaya, Semya, Sinaya, Talayia, Tniyah, Yameli, Yarimar, Yaxeni, Zamyia, Zenayah
Brothers: Kai, Leo, Ethan, Liam, Miles, Amaree, Ismael, Jayden, Kymani, Malique, Messiah, Raiden, Adarius, Asaiah, Azaiah, Javari, Syncere, Xavien, Amire, Amonte, Daeshawn, Jahsiah, Jamauri, Jawuan, Kamazi, Kemarion, Khamani, Rashaan, Ahmaud, Avonte, Emauri, Jahziah, Javoni, Keyondre, Malikhi, Ryheem, Sencere, Shyheem, Tahmir, Zyheir, Jaleal, Adante, Ahmeir, Amais, Amiere, Damarien, Demerius, Dmauri, Elisah, Jabre, Jahmani, Jahmire, Jamerion, Kamarian, Maleak, Omauri, Ramces, Tymeir
Names like Amaya
Names whose popularity has moved with Amaya's over the last 50 years.
