Amaya

Rank 169th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Amaya was 169th most popular baby name for girls and 402nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,716 babies were named Amaya in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,961 babies in the United States were named Amaya. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Amaya is around 13 to 14 years old.

The name "Amaya" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Amaya include Amy and Maya.

Amaya Meaning & Origin

Amaya is a beautiful name of Japanese origin that means "night rain", evoking natural beauty and tranquility.

The name Amaya is described as mysterious, exotic and vivacious.

Pronunciation

Amaya is pronounced aw-maw-yuh in English. The name Amaya has 5 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Amaya

  • Amaya is a name that is unisex and can be utilized in both Spain and Japan, while having different implications in each language.

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Geography

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