How popular is the name Amaya in 2025?

Amaya ranks #180 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,723 babies given the name.

When was the name Amaya most popular?

Amaya peaked in 2018, reaching #129 among US girl names.

Amaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name#180 in 2025

Amaya entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #129 in 2018, ranks #180 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#180

rank today

#129

peak (2018)

1,723

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Amaya has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.

About 43,000 people named Amaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Amaya is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Amaya in 2025?: Amaya ranks #180 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,723 babies given the name.
When was the name Amaya most popular?: Amaya peaked in 2018, reaching #129 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Amaya with classmates?: Amaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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