Amaya

Amaya is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,809 girls in the United States.

Amaya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Amaya

Amaya belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Amaya first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #130 in 2018, and in 2024 1,809 babies received the name — 41,782 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#130 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Amaya in 2024
1,809
Total since 1880
41,782

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amaya mean?

The meaning of Amaya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Amaya a boy or girl name?

Amaya is a girl name. In 2024, 1,809 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amaya?

Amaya comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Amaya?

Amaya first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #130 in 2018, and 1,809 babies were given the name in 2024.

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