Amaia Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Spain, the country even has a village and mountain called Amaia.

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A Deep Dive

Amaia Overview

Meaning

End, high place, resolution, mother city, heavenly valley

Gender

Girl

Origin

Basque

Etymology

Derived from the Basque word “Amaia,” meaning “the end” or “high place”.

Pronunciation

/ɑːˈmaɪ.ə/

Popularity

Amaia is gaining popularity in the USA and Europe, particularly in Spain and France. In the USA, Amaia ranked #625 for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Elegant, unique, strong, graceful

Name Day

September 8th (Spain), July 15th
A Deep Dive

Amaia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Amaya, Amaiah, Amiah, Amiyah, Amai, Amayah, Amie, Amara, Amaira, Amari

Common Nicknames

Ama, Mai, Maia, Amy, Mia, Amai, Ami, Maya, Aya, Mya

Diminutives

Ama, Mai, Maia, Amy, Mia

Famous People

  • Amaia Montero
    (Spanish Singer)
  • Amaia Romero
    (Spanish Pop Singer)
  • Amaia Salamanca
    (Spanish TV Actress)
  • Amaia Aberasturi
    (Spanish TV Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Amaia Salazar
    ("The Invisible Guardian," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Amaia?

Amaia means “end,” “resolution,” “mother city,” “heavenly valley,” or “high place,” symbolizing a sense of resolution and elevation.

What Is the Origin of The Name Amaia?

Amaia has Basque origins, derived from the Basque word “amaia,” meaning “the end” or “high place.”

Amaia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Amaia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6432021#6282022#6252023
Top 3 Rankings#5632020#6252023#6282022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Amaia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023625
(+3 from 2022)
473
(+3 from 2022)
0.02704
2022628
(+15 from 2021)
470
(+8 from 2021)
0.02621
2021643
(-80 from 2020)
462
(-59 from 2020)
0.02579
2020563
(+199 from 2019)
521
(+154 from 2019)
0.02947
2019762
(+6 from 2018)
367
(+13 from 2018)
0.02000
2018768
(+259 from 2017)
354
(+102 from 2017)
0.01904
20171027
(+251 from 2016)
252
(+63 from 2016)
0.01334
20161278
(+138 from 2015)
189
(+26 from 2015)
0.00976
20151416
(+632 from 2014)
163
(+68 from 2014)
0.00836
20142048
(+15 from 2013)
95
(+2 from 2013)
0.00486
20132063
(+15 from 2012)
93
(+1 from 2012)
0.00482
20122078
(-126 from 2011)
92
(-9 from 2011)
0.00474
20111952
(+408 from 2010)
101
(+21 from 2010)
0.00521
20102360
(-319 from 2009)
80
(-20 from 2009)
0.00408
20092041
(+293 from 2008)
100
(+17 from 2008)
0.00494
20082334
(+173 from 2007)
83
(+9 from 2007)
0.00398
20072507
(+48 from 2006)
74
(+3 from 2006)
0.00350
20062555
(-242 from 2005)
71
(-6 from 2005)
0.00340
20052313
(+242 from 2004)
77
(+12 from 2004)
0.00379
20042555
(+216 from 2003)
65
(+9 from 2003)
0.00322
20032771
(+8 from 2002)
56
(+2 from 2002)
0.00279
20022779
(+267 from 2001)
54
(+8 from 2001)
0.00273
20013046
(-192 from 2000)
46
(-4 from 2000)
0.00232
20002854
(+1591 from 1999)
50
(+25 from 1999)
0.00251
19994445
(+1354 from 1998)
25
(+8 from 1998)
0.00128
19985799
(+5037 from 1997)
17
(+10 from 1997)
0.00088
199710836
(-1255 from 1996)
7
(-1 from 1996)
0.00037
19969581
(+2199 from 1993)
8
(+2 from 1993)
0.00042
19950
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0
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0.0000
19940
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0.0000
199311780
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0.00030
19920
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0.0000
19910
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19890
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19880
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American States Popularity Rankings for Amaia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2262021#2342022#2102023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6162021#6972022#4962023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3612021#3402022#3122023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6782021#5162022#6422023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2512021#4332022#2992023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4292021#1992022#2952023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5292021#6382022#4482023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6992021#10442022#8832023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7452021#11852022#10252023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3822021#2652022#3732023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7612020#7252021#4072022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#10742021#6972022#8492023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9522021#10442022#10272023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8872021#6332022#6112023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#9762021#10282022#9542023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7452021#8202022#8422023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1772020#942021#1732023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#12472018#9662021#10752022

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#11932019#9072020#10522021

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#10252020#8442021#8382022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4742016#5142022#4962023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5652021#5312023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7962021#8932023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2762021

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6252023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5932019

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8462023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6372019

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8532022

Popularity Rankings for Amaia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#42021#62022#72023

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#482020#642021#652022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#632021#582022#512023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#962019#882020#1002021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1192019#1072020#892021

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3342020#2952021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5672017#5742018#3802020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8592020#8412021#6012022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6392020#7992021#9062022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9552019#9162020#8012021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8712019#8342020#8562023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9252022#8802023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12572017#19612018#16052020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Amaia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Amaia is typically a female name. This usage is rooted in its Basque origins and its association with meanings that evoke elegance and strength.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Amaia

Amaia in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Amaia Montero (Singer, 1976): A Spanish singer-songwriter and former lead vocalist of the band La Oreja de Van Gogh .
  • Amaia Romero (Pop Singer, 1999): A Spanish singer-songwriter who gained prominence by winning "Operación Triunfo" in 2017 and represented Spain at Eurovision 2018 .
  • Amaia Salamanca (TV Actress, 1986): A Spanish actress known for her roles in "Sin tetas no hay paraíso" and "Gran Hotel" .
  • Amaia Aberasturi (TV Actress, 1997): A Spanish actress known for her roles in "Coven" and "Welcome to Eden" .
  • Amaia Salazar ("The Invisible Guardian," 2017 Film): A detective in Spain's Basque Country, dealing with a series of murders while confronting her own past.
  • None

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