Amya

Meaning of Amya

Likely a variant of Amaya, meaning "night rain". Also possibly related to Amy, meaning "beloved".

Amya has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Amya

After ranking as high as #423 in 2004, Amya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Amya

• Amya Clarke
  Track and field athlete
• Amya Powell
  American soccer player
• Amya Cotton
  American R&B singer
• Amya Kessner
  American actress
• Amya Kelly
  American model

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Questions about the name Amya

What does the name Amya mean?

Amya means likely a variant of amaya, meaning "night rain". also possibly related to amy, meaning "beloved", and it comes from American origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Amya?

Amya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Amya most popular?

Amya peaked at #423 in 2004.