Rising since 2019, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Aymara since 1993
Babies named Aymara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Aymara entered U.S. baby name records in 1993, a relatively recent arrival. It has been slowly climbing in usage since 2019, reaching its peak rank in 2022. Today, about 1 in every 267,878 girls is named Aymara, placing it at rank 13,208. The name has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, as it remains evenly distributed. Aymara likely draws inspiration from the Aymara people of the Andes, but its modern adoption as a given name appears to be a fashionable coinage, reflecting a trend toward melodic names ending in 'a'. Parents may be drawn to its cross-cultural sound and rarity. While still uncommon, Aymara's gentle upward trajectory suggests a modest but growing appeal.
Aymara first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It likely derives from the name of the Aymara indigenous people of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, or is a modern invented name blending elements of names like Amara, Maya, and Ayana. Its use may also be influenced by the Spanish word 'aymará' referring to the language or culture. The name has seen a slow rise since 2019, peaking in popularity in 2022.
Sibling names for Aymara
Names that share Aymara's style, for a brother or sister.
