NAME PROFILE
Auburn
Derived from roots meaning 'high place' or 'delightful nectar', this name describes someone who is both spiritually grounded and sweet-natured. It characterizes a personality that is radiant, joyful, and possesses a natural grace that draws others toward them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,065 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
AL — 66%TX — 19%TN — 9%CA — 3%VA — 3%
Notable People
Amaya Salazar (Painter and Sculptor) · Amaya Arzuaga (Fashion Designer) · Amiya Chakravarty (Poet and Critic) · Amaya Valdemoro (Professional Basketball Player) · Amaya Brecher (TV Personality and Producer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AmyMiyaMiaMimi
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