Amaya vs Peyton

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
Peyton Rank #168

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 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

Peyton ___

  • Peyton Grace
  • Peyton Marie
  • Peyton Elizabeth
  • Peyton Rose
  • Peyton Ann
  • Peyton Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Peyton mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Amaya and Peyton boy or girl names?

Amaya is primarily a girl name. Peyton is primarily a girl name.

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