Amaya vs Lucia

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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Lucia

Girl #98 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius/Lux)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
2,658
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Luci, Cia

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Popularity Comparison

Amaya Rank #169
Lucia Rank #98

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 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

Lucia ___

  • Lucia Rose
  • Lucia Grace
  • Lucia Elena
  • Lucia Isabella
  • Lucia Marie
  • Lucia Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaya

Kai Milo Lena Noa Zara

If you choose Lucia

Isabella Sofia Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Lucia more popular?

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Lucia mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Lucia means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius/Lux) origin).

Are Amaya and Lucia boy or girl names?

Amaya is primarily a girl name. Lucia is primarily a girl name.

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