Amaya vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaya

Girl #169 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"night rain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Basque Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#169
Total SSA Count
1,809
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Ama, Maya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amaya Rank #169
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #169 for Amaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaya ___

  • Amaya Rose
  • Amaya Grace
  • Amaya Pearl
  • Amaya Jade
  • Amaya Lucia
  • Amaya Simone

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaya

Kai Milo Lena Noa Zara

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Amelia mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Amaya and Amelia boy or girl names?

Amaya is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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