Girl
Basque
3 syllables
Amaya
ah-MY-ah
/əˈmaɪ.ə/
"High place" — a Basque mountain name with Japanese elegance and global charm
Amaya has primary roots in the Basque region of Spain, where Amaia or Amaya is a traditional name meaning high place or the end, referring to a location near Burgos. In Japanese it means night rain, giving the name a second, poetic dimension. Amaya has become popular across the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities, and carries a beautiful, cross-cultural appeal.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · ma · ya
GenderGirl
OriginBasque
Root WordAmaia
MeaningHigh place, night rain, end
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2014
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayFebruary 28
Nicknames
MayaAmyAmaMia
About the Name Amaya
Amaya means high place or the end in Basque, referring to a sacred mountain area. In Japanese, amaya means night rain.
Amaya is primarily a Basque name from northern Spain. It is also used in Japan where it means night rain, giving it a cross-cultural richness.
Amaya consistently ranks in the US top 150. It is very popular in Spanish-speaking communities and has broad appeal across different cultural backgrounds.
Amaya Rose, Amaya Sofia, and Amaya Grace are beautiful combinations that complement the name's exotic, flowing sound.
Amayas are often described as grounded, passionate, and deeply imaginative — a name with the solidity of mountains and the poetry of rain.
Amaya is the most common English spelling. The traditional Basque spelling is Amaia. Both are used and recognized internationally.
Personality of Amaya
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amaya
Creativity
86%
Elegance
88%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
76%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Amaya
A
Amaya Uranga
Spanish singer and lead vocalist of Mocedades
A
Amaya Valdemoro
Spanish basketball player and five-time EuroBasket champion
A
Amaya (Basque novel)
Classic 19th-century Basque novel by Francisco Navarro Villoslada
Middle Names for Amaya
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amaya
Amaya Rose
Amaya Sofia
Amaya Grace
Amaya Marie
Amaya Jade
Amaya Elena
Amaya Celeste
Amaya Renee
Amaya Victoria
Amaya Noelle
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History of Amaya
900
Amaia used as a traditional Basque place name and given name in northern Spain
1879
Classic Basque novel Amaya published, cementing the name in Basque culture
1990
Amaya gains popularity in the United States among Hispanic communities
2014
Amaya reaches peak US popularity, ranking in the top 150 girls names
Numerology & Symbolism of Amaya
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Rose
Amaya Around the World
How Amaya is written in different languages and scripts
أمايا
Arabic
アマヤ
Japanese
Амайя
Russian
아마야
Korean
阿玛雅
Chinese
Αμάγια
Greek
अमाया
Hindi
אַמַיָּה
Hebrew
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