Amaya vs Samantha

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
Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 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

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaya

Kai Milo Lena Noa Zara

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Samantha mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaya and Samantha boy or girl names?

Amaya is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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