Amaya vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Amaya Rank #169
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaya

Kai Milo Lena Noa Zara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaya or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Amaya at #169 in the United States.

What do Amaya and Theodore mean?

Amaya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Amaya and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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