NAME PROFILE
Amaya
Amaya is a name of Japanese origin meaning 'night rain.' It carries a serene and poetic quality, suggesting beauty in nature and the gentle embrace of a rainy night. The name evokes feelings of calmness and inspiration.
Key Stats
| Total births | 43,547 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Japanese, Spanish, Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 20%FL — 19%NY — 19%NJ — 19%
Notable People
Amaya Valdemoro (Spanish basketball player, Olympic medalist) · Amaya (Japanese singer-songwriter and actress) · Amaya Arzuaga (Spanish fashion designer) · Amaya (Spanish television presenter) · Amaya (fictional character from the series *The Last Kingdom*)
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