Amya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAHM-yah / /ˈɑːm.jə/Sanskrit; English
Meaning
night; beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Amya is derived from 'Amaya', meaning 'night', often associated with calmness and tranquility. In English, it is considered a modern variation of names like Amy, which means 'beloved' and has roots in Old French.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Amia
- Amiya
- Amy
International Variants
- Amaya (Spanish)
- Ami (Japanese)
Famous people named Amya
Amya K. — social media influencer.
Amya M. — artist.
Fictional characters named Amya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amya was first seen in the United States in 1995. Amya has ranked as high as #718 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Amya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 12 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 168 |
| 2000 | 458 |
| 2001 | 426 |
| 2002 | 403 |
| 2003 | 706 |
| 2004 | 717 |
| 2005 | 712 |
| 2006 | 668 |
| 2007 | 671 |
| 2008 | 641 |
| 2009 | 583 |
| 2010 | 495 |
| 2011 | 446 |
| 2012 | 431 |
| 2013 | 441 |
| 2014 | 335 |
| 2015 | 307 |
| 2016 | 293 |
| 2017 | 225 |
| 2018 | 218 |
| 2019 | 194 |
| 2020 | 158 |
| 2021 | 120 |
| 2022 | 124 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2024 | 100 |