Amaya
Pronunciation: [ ahm-AHY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 22 babies have been named Amaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,214 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,214
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Amaya
Amaya is a boy name .
Is Amaya a boy or girl name? Amaya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,214 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #169. Amaya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Amaya is currently ranked #42,214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amaya include Ama, Amy, Amie, and Amakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amaya include Amay . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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