Amaya Girl

Popularity: #165 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Japanese; Spanish

Meaning

Japanese: night rain; Spanish: the one who is loved

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Amaya is often associated with beauty and nature, reflecting the serene imagery of rain at night. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It is also used in modern contexts, symbolizing a blend of traditional and contemporary values.

Trend Summary

Amaya has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Maya, Amara, Aaliyah, Zara, Sarai, Kaya, Talia

Variants

  • Amaya

International Variants

  • Amaya (Spanish)
  • Amaya (Japanese)

Famous people named Amaya

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Fictional characters named Amaya

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Sibling Suggestions

AminaAnayaAriaAmiraAlinaAyla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amaya was first seen in the United States in 1972. Amaya has ranked as high as #292 nationally which occurred in 2018 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Amaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amaya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 291
17%
TX 216
13%
FL 155
9%
NY 112
6%
NJ 72
4%
AZ 58
3%
OH 56
3%
GA 53
3%
PA 50
3%
IL 47
3%
CO 45
3%
WA 43
2%
VA 42
2%
MA 40
2%
MO 36
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19725
19755
19766
19776
19789
19799
19805
19818
198215
198312
19848
198511
198612
198711
198810
198912
199011
199113
199216
199326
199430
199536
199661
199792
1998117
1999704
20001,632
20011,056
20021,099
20031,769
20041,619
20051,513
20061,594
20071,699
20081,679
20091,598
20101,395
20111,485
20121,477
20131,368
20141,367
20151,528
20161,589
20171,718
20182,277
20192,061
20201,939
20211,780
20221,723
20231,758
20241,809