Rising since 1998, #3,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameya since 1990
Babies named Ameya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | 30 |
| 2000s | 220 | 123 |
| 2010s | 465 | 38 |
| 2020s | 264 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Ameya first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1998, a relatively recent arrival. It has been on a rising trajectory ever since, with a peak rank of 3,067 in 2025 being its highest yet. The name hit its highest popularity in 2015, when it ranked 3,067th. This upward trend reflects broader interest in Sanskrit-derived names among American parents. Ameya is most common in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, states with large and diverse populations. The name's rate of use, about 1 in 30,326 newborn girls in 2025, suggests it remains a distinctive choice, appealing to those drawn to its spiritual, boundless meaning.
Derived from Sanskrit अमेय (ameya), meaning 'immeasurable, boundless'. It is used as a masculine name in India, though in the U.S. it has been adopted for girls as well. The name carries a spiritual connotation in Hinduism, often associated with the infinite nature of the divine.
Where Ameya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ameya” around the world
Where Ameya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Amy, Meya
Sibling names for Ameya
Names that share Ameya's style, for a brother or sister.
