Amaya

Pronunciation: [ ahm-AHY-uh ]

Boy Name #42,214 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Amaya is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahm-AHY-uh.

Parents who love the name Amaya often also consider Amanda, Amelia, Amy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,214
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Amay #3144

Nicknames

Ama Amy Amaie

Also a Girl Name

Amaya is also used as a girl name, ranked #169.

View Amaya as a girl name →

Similar Names

Amanda Amelia Amy America Amalia Amber Amie Amos

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Amaya and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Amaya sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more boy names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Amaya

Is Amaya a boy or girl name?

Amaya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42214. As a girl name, it is ranked #169. Amaya is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Amaya?

Amaya is pronounced ahm-AHY-uh.

How popular is the name Amaya?

Amaya is currently ranked #42214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Amaya?

Common nicknames for Amaya include Ama, Amy, and Amaie.

Is Amaya a common or rare name?

Amaya is an uncommon name, ranked #42214 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Amaie. 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.