Amya

Amya 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 100 girls in the United States.

Amya at a glance

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

About the name Amya

Amya 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, Amya first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #423 in 2004, and in 2024 100 babies received the name — 10,218 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amya in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#423 in 2004
Peak year
2004
Babies named Amya in 2024
100
Total since 1880
10,218

Amya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#3178 in 2018
Babies named Amya in 2024
4
Total since 1996
61

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amya mean?

The meaning of Amya 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 Amya a boy or girl name?

Amya is a girl name. In 2024, 100 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amya?

Amya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Amya?

Amya first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #423 in 2004, and 100 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].