Amaya Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Amaya appears in “Amaya o los vascos en el siglo VIII,” a historical novel by Francisco Navarro-Villoslada, celebrating Basque culture.

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A Deep Dive

Amaya Overview

Meaning

Night rain, mother city, heavenly valley, the end

Gender

Girl

Origin

Spanish, Japanese, Basque, Arabic

Etymology

Originated from the Basque word “Amaia,” meaning “the end” or “the night rain” in Japanese

Pronunciation

/əˈmaɪ.ə/

Popularity

Amaya is cherished in Spain and has been rising in the USA. In 2023, Amaya ranked #120 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Exotic, Modern, Unique

Associated Traits

Mystical, serene, graceful
A Deep Dive

Amaya Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Amaia, Amayah, Amya, Amaiah

Common Nicknames

Maya, MayMay, Amay, Mimi, Ayaya, Maysie

Diminutives

May, Aya, Amy, Ami

Famous People

  • Amaya Arzuaga
    (Spanish Fashion Designer)
  • Amaya Valdemoro
    (Spanish Basketball Player)
  • Amaya Forch
    (Chilean Singer and Actress)
  • Amaya Uranga
    (Spanish Singer)
  • Amaya Salazar
    (Dominican Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Amaya
    ("The Witcher: Blood Origin," TV Series)
  • "Amaya's Journey"
    (Novel)
  • Amaya
    ("Amaya," Album)
  • Amaya
    ("Amaya and the Secrets of the Forest," Film)
  • Amaya
    ("The Adventures of Amaya," Children's Book)

Places

  • Amaya Town
    (Burgos, Spain)
  • Amaya Creek
    (California, United States)
  • Amaya Village
    (Nariño, Colombia)
  • Amaya Lake
    (Sri Lanka)

What Is the Meaning of Amaya?

Amaya means “night rain” in Japanese and “the end” in Basque. Individuals with this name are often seen as serene and introspective.

What Is the Origin of The Name Amaya?

The name Amaya has dual origins: in Japanese, it comes from the combination of “ama” (meaning “rain”) and “ya” (meaning “night”), while in Basque, it is derived from the village of Amaya in Spain and signifies “the end.” This name has cultural significance in both Japanese and Basque heritage.

Amaya Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#1702022#1622023
Top 3 Rankings#1302018#1332019#1392020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Amaya

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023162
(+8 from 2022)
1750
(+30 from 2022)
0.10005
2022170
(-9 from 2021)
1720
(-59 from 2021)
0.09592
2021161
(-22 from 2020)
1779
(-156 from 2020)
0.09930
2020139
(-6 from 2019)
1935
(-125 from 2019)
0.10946
2019133
(-3 from 2018)
2060
(-217 from 2018)
0.11227
2018130
(+46 from 2017)
2277
(+562 from 2017)
0.12244
2017176
(+28 from 2016)
1715
(+126 from 2016)
0.09078
2016204
(+9 from 2015)
1589
(+62 from 2015)
0.08208
2015213
(+24 from 2014)
1527
(+160 from 2014)
0.07827
2014237
(-3 from 2013)
1367
No change from 2013
0.06988
2013234
(-22 from 2012)
1367
(-110 from 2012)
0.07091
2012212
(-3 from 2011)
1477
(-7 from 2011)
0.07615
2011209
(+17 from 2010)
1484
(+89 from 2010)
0.07659
2010226
(-24 from 2009)
1395
(-203 from 2009)
0.07115
2009202
(-3 from 2008)
1598
(-81 from 2008)
0.07891
2008199
(+2 from 2007)
1679
(-20 from 2007)
0.08061
2007201
(+14 from 2006)
1699
(+105 from 2006)
0.08027
2006215
(+11 from 2005)
1594
(+81 from 2005)
0.07625
2005226
(-17 from 2004)
1513
(-106 from 2004)
0.07455
2004209
(-28 from 2003)
1619
(-150 from 2003)
0.08024
2003181
(+102 from 2002)
1769
(+670 from 2002)
0.08817
2002283
(+12 from 2001)
1099
(+43 from 2001)
0.05565
2001295
(-99 from 2000)
1056
(-576 from 2000)
0.05331
2000196
(+202 from 1999)
1632
(+928 from 1999)
0.08177
1999398
(+1060 from 1998)
704
(+587 from 1998)
0.03616
19981458
(+238 from 1997)
117
(+25 from 1997)
0.00604
19971696
(+511 from 1996)
92
(+31 from 1996)
0.00482
19962207
(+945 from 1995)
61
(+25 from 1995)
0.00318
19953152
(+463 from 1994)
36
(+6 from 1994)
0.00187
19943615
(+373 from 1993)
30
(+4 from 1993)
0.00154
19933988
(+1730 from 1992)
26
(+10 from 1992)
0.00132
19925718
(+869 from 1991)
16
(+3 from 1991)
0.00080
19916587
(+715 from 1990)
13
(+2 from 1990)
0.00064
19907302
(-770 from 1989)
11
(-1 from 1989)
0.00054
19896532
(+577 from 1988)
12
(+2 from 1988)
0.00060
19887109
(-774 from 1987)
10
(-1 from 1987)
0.00052
19876335
(-578 from 1986)
11
(-1 from 1986)
0.00059
19865757
(+273 from 1985)
12
(+1 from 1985)
0.00065
19856030
(+1366 from 1984)
11
(+3 from 1984)
0.00060
19847396
(-1939 from 1983)
8
(-4 from 1983)
0.00044
19835457
(-741 from 1982)
12
(-3 from 1982)
0.00067
19824716
(+2693 from 1981)
15
(+7 from 1981)
0.00083
19817409
(+2982 from 1980)
8
(+3 from 1980)
0.00045
198010391
(-3697 from 1979)
5
(-4 from 1979)
0.00028
19796694
(-310 from 1978)
9
No change from 1978
0.00052
19786384
(+2059 from 1977)
9
(+3 from 1977)
0.00055
19778443
(-286 from 1976)
6
No change from 1976
0.00036
19768157
(+911 from 1975)
6
(+1 from 1975)
0.00038
19759068
(-775 from 1972)
5
No change from 1972
0.00032
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19728293
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5
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0.00031
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0.0000
19690
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19680
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19670
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19620
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19610
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American States Popularity Rankings for Amaya

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#992021#952022#932023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1592021#1702022#1462023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1202021#1402022#1002023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1122021#1062022#1102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1592021#2062022#1262023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#912021#1312022#1192023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2382021#1992022#1902023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2572021#3512022#2252023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1462021#1332022#1362023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2592021#2022022#2262023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2572021#2612022#2782023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2142021#2132022#2882023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2252021#2512022#2802023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1562021#1242022#1052023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1402021#1672022#1532023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1682021#2602022#3482023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1392021#1462022#2042023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2432021#2842022#2972023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3882021#3632022#3012023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1942021#2112022#2082023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3382021#2312022#3942023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2582021#2812022#3042023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1252021#1022022#1432023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1402021#2662022#1152023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#632021#302022#1452023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1152021#1072022#832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3282021#2832022#3112023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4212021#3062022#4852023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3182021#3782022#3992023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2142021#2532022#2702023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1512021#2682022#2442023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3242020#3612022#2592023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1902021#3852022#2682023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3892021#2052022#2002023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1912021#1442022#1302023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2392021#2732022#2232023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3912021#3272022#2012023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2772021#3012022#1712023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#792021#752022#1802023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1072021#1322022#1372023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1102020#1732021#1762023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#962020#1502022#1272023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3292020#2492021#3052023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1152011#1582018#1302020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1922013#1802017#1582020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#962017#1362018#1512019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1802018#1402021#1932022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1742005#1192006#1642009

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2122011#2022020#2102023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#762003#1162007

Popularity Rankings for Amaya in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#32012#92015#152020

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#432021#492022#472023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#982019#1172020#1442021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1612021#1482022#1012023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1132019#1072020#1192021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2192020#1952021#1212022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2402021#1632022#1272023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2962021#2392022#1552023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1722020#1592021#1762022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1792020#2302021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3632021#2482022#2632023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3972020#3052022#3022023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3872022#5132023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4912017#4542019#4582023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642021#5592022#7272023

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

Is Amaya a Name for Boys or Girls?

Amaya is predominantly a girl’s name, cherished for its delicate and graceful sound. Its cultural richness and beautiful meaning make it a favorite among parents.

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

Amaya in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Amaya Arzuaga (Fashion Designer, born 1970): Spanish fashion designer celebrated for her innovative designs and use of geometric shapes.
  • Amaya Valdemoro (Basketball Player, born 1976): Spanish professional basketball player regarded as one of the best in women's basketball history.
  • Amaya Forch (Singer and Actress, born 1972): Chilean singer and actress recognized for her work in music and television.
  • Amaya Uranga (Singer, born 1947): Spanish singer famous as the lead vocalist of the popular band Mocedades.
  • Amaya Salazar (Artist, born 1951): Dominican artist known for her vibrant paintings and sculptures.
  • Amaya Montero (Singer, born 1976): Spanish singer and former lead vocalist of the band La Oreja de Van Gogh.
  • Amaya Coppens (Activist, born 1994): Nicaraguan human rights activist renowned for her advocacy work.
  • Amaya Alonso (Scientist, born 1969): Spanish scientist noted for her contributions to biomedicine.
  • Amaya Segura (Politician, 1943–2007): Spanish politician recognized for her impactful work in public service.
  • Amaya Medrano (Poet, 1923–2001): Mexican poet celebrated for her poignant and evocative verses.
  • Amaya ("The Witcher: Blood Origin," 2022 TV Series): A powerful warrior and key character in the prequel series exploring the origins of the Witcher universe.
  • "Amaya's Journey" (2019 Novel): Follows Amaya, a young girl on a quest to uncover her true heritage and destiny in a magical world.
  • Amaya ("Amaya," 2018 Album): A soulful collection of songs inspired by the life and experiences of Amaya, blending traditional and contemporary musical styles.
  • Amaya ("Amaya and the Secrets of the Forest," 2020 Film): Chronicles the adventures of Amaya, a young girl who discovers a hidden world in the forest and must protect it from dark forces.
  • Amaya ("The Adventures of Amaya," 2017 Children's Book): Follows Amaya, a curious and brave girl who embarks on exciting adventures and learns valuable life lessons.
  • Amaya ("Amaya's Quest," 2021 Video Game): An engaging game where players help Amaya navigate a mystical world filled with puzzles, challenges, and magical creatures.
  • Amaya ("Amaya and the Legend of the Phoenix," 2019 Book Series): Chronicles Amaya's journey as she uncovers the secrets of a mythical phoenix and battles to save her world.
  • Amaya ("Amaya's Melody," 2022 Album): A collection of heartfelt and melodic songs inspired by the character Amaya, blending various musical genres.
  • Amaya ("Amaya: The Lost Princess," 2018 Film): A princess who embarks on a journey to reclaim her throne and discover her true identity.
  • Amaya ("The Chronicles of Amaya," 2020 Book Series): Follows the epic adventures of Amaya, a young hero fighting to save her kingdom from ancient evils.
  • Amaya Town (Burgos, Spain): A historic town in the province of Burgos with ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage.
  • Amaya Creek (California, United States): A small creek located in California, surrounded by picturesque landscapes.
  • Amaya River (Chihuahua, Mexico): A river flowing through the state of Chihuahua, providing water to the local ecosystems.
  • Amaya Park (Tokyo, Japan): A public park in Tokyo offering green spaces and recreational facilities for visitors.
  • Amaya Village (Nariño, Colombia): A village in the Nariño department known for its agricultural activities and community life.
  • Amaya Mountain (Sichuan, China): A mountain in the Sichuan province offering hiking opportunities and scenic views.
  • Amaya Lake (Sri Lanka): A tranquil lake in Sri Lanka, popular for its serene environment and natural beauty.
  • Amaya Beach (Goa, India): A coastal area in Goa with sandy shores and a vibrant atmosphere.

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