Amaya

Meaning of Amaya

The name Amaya often means 'night rain' in Japanese. It can also be interpreted as 'beautiful silk'.

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Popularity of Amaya

Amaya has cooled off, slipping to #180 in 2025, down from a peak of #130 in 2018.

Notable people named Amaya

• Amaya Sanjurjo
  Spanish TV presenter, actress
• Amaya Valdemoro
  Spanish basketball legend
• Amaya Saizar
  Spanish singer, songwriter
• Amaya Eguiguren
  Spanish synchronized swimmer
• Amaya Karunaratne
  Sri Lankan actress, model

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Questions about the name Amaya

What does the name Amaya mean?

Amaya means the name amaya often means 'night rain' in japanese. it can also be interpreted as 'beautiful silk', and it comes from Japanese origins.

Is Amaya a boy's or a girl's name?

Amaya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Amaya?

In 2025, Amaya ranked #180 for girls, down from #169 the year before.

When was Amaya most popular?

Amaya peaked at #130 in 2018.