Girl
Amaya
night rain
About Amaya
A name that flows like silk, Amaya carries an inherent elegance that feels both timeless and refreshingly contemporary. This sophisticated choice strikes a beautiful balance—distinctive enough to stand out in any classroom yet accessible and easy to pronounce. Parents who choose Amaya often appreciate names that sound musical and feel complete without being overly elaborate. The soft vowel sounds create a gentle, melodic quality that pairs beautifully with both simple and complex surnames. It's a name that grows gracefully with a child, equally suited to a tiny newborn as to a confident young woman stepping into her future.
Popularity of the Name Amaya
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #398 | ||||
| 2000 | #196 | ||||
| 2001 | #295 | ||||
| 2002 | #283 | ||||
| 2003 | #181 | #825 | |||
| 2004 | #209 | #980 | |||
| 2005 | #226 | #880 | #754 | ||
| 2006 | #215 | #657 | #812 | ||
| 2007 | #201 | #580 | #558 | ||
| 2008 | #199 | #484 | #430 | ||
| 2009 | #202 | #402 | #462 | ||
| 2010 | #226 | #356 | #920 | #445 | |
| 2011 | #209 | #272 | #794 | #393 | |
| 2012 | #212 | #258 | #675 | #368 | |
| 2013 | #234 | #212 | #660 | #353 | |
| 2014 | #237 | #233 | #585 | #394 | |
| 2015 | #214 | #179 | #532 | #335 | |
| 2016 | #204 | #174 | #262 | ||
| 2017 | #176 | #152 | #321 | #434 | #252 |
| 2018 | #129 | #132 | #268 | #721 | #200 |
| 2019 | #133 | #122 | #200 | #547 | #218 |
| 2020 | #139 | #114 | #347 | #441 | #141 |
| 2021 | #161 | #130 | #283 | #741 | #174 |
| 2022 | #169 | #137 | #240 | #553 | #172 |
| 2023 | #162 | #127 | #155 | #713 | #157 |
| 2024 | #168 | #118 | #165 | #322 | #160 |
| 2025 | #180 | #137 | #280 | #277 | #167 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Amaya
Names Similar to Amaya
Nicknames for Amaya
- Ama
- Maya
- Mia
Famous People Named Amaya
| Amaya Valdemoro | Spanish basketball player |
| Amaya Uranga | Spanish singer |
| Amaya Brecher | American rock climber |
| Amaya Coppens | Nicaraguan-Belgian human rights activist |
| Amaya Forch | Chilean actress and singer |
| Amaya Arzuaga | Spanish fashion designer |
| Amaya Salazar | Spanish politician |
| Amaya Mendikoetxea | Spanish rower |
| Amaya Sanfabio | Argentine field hockey player |
| Amaya Alonso | Spanish synchronized swimmer |
| Amaya San Martín | Spanish racing cyclist |
| Amaya Rivas | Spanish long jumper |
| Amaya Azcona | Spanish golfer |
| Amaya Krtanjek | Croatian judoka |
| Amaya Garcés | Spanish water polo player |
| Amaya Olivas | Mexican taekwondo athlete |
| Amaya Fernández | Spanish handball player |
| Amaya Becvarik | American dancer |
| Amaya Turner | American actress |
| Amaya Haruko | Japanese writer |
Characters Named Amaya
| Amaya Jiwe | DC Comics character - Legends of Tomorrow |
| Amaya Blackstone | Character in the TV series "Shadowhunters" |
| Amaya Sasaki | Character in the anime "Koe no Katachi" - A Silent Voice |