Amaya vs Grenville

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

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Grenville

Boy #42,381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,381
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gren, Ville, Grenny

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Popularity Comparison

Amaya Rank #169
Grenville Rank #42,381

Amaya is more popular, ranked #169 vs #42381 for Grenville.

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

Grenville ___

  • Grenville James
  • Grenville William
  • Grenville Arthur
  • Grenville Henry
  • Grenville Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amaya

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If you choose Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Grenville more popular?

Amaya is more popular, ranked #169 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Grenville mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Amaya and Grenville boy or girl names?

Amaya is primarily a girl name. Grenville is primarily a boy name.

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