Amaia

Amaia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 500 girls in the United States.

Amaia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Amaia

Amaia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Amaia first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #565 in 2020, and in 2024 500 babies received the name — 4,951 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amaia in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#565 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Amaia in 2024
500
Total since 1880
4,951

Amaia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#683 in 2022
Babies named Amaia in 2025
31
Total since 1996
613

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amaia mean?

The meaning of Amaia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Amaia a boy or girl name?

Amaia is a girl name. In 2024, 500 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amaia?

Amaia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Amaia?

Amaia first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #565 in 2020, and 500 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].