Amaia vs Virginia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaia

Girl #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high place, elevated ground"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
500
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, May, Ama

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amaia Rank #600
Virginia Rank #510

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 vs #600 for Amaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaia ___

  • Amaia Rose
  • Amaia Luz
  • Amaia Elena
  • Amaia Sofia
  • Amaia Claire
  • Amaia Ines

Virginia ___

  • Virginia Rose
  • Virginia Mae
  • Virginia Claire
  • Virginia Jane
  • Virginia Elizabeth
  • Virginia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaia

Nerea Ane Kepa Mikel Leire

If you choose Virginia

Fitzgerald Theodore Edmund Beatrice Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaia or Virginia more popular?

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Amaia at #600 in the United States.

What do Amaia and Virginia mean?

Amaia means "high place, elevated ground" (Basque origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are Amaia and Virginia boy or girl names?

Amaia is primarily a girl name. Virginia is primarily a girl name.

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