Amaia
Amaia is a girl's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
End, resolution, or high place.
Origin and history
Amaia is a traditional Basque name that gained widespread popularity in Spain before spreading internationally. It is commonly translated as end, resolution, or high place. In the United States, it has seen a notable increase in usage in recent years as a stylish alternative to Amaya.
Popularity in the United States
5,499 babies in the United States have been named Amaia since 1880. It ranks #2319 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #576.
States where it is most popular
- FL (19.9 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- NJ (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 676 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,786 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,974 |
Famous people named Amaia
- Amaia Montero: Singer, Songwriter
- Amaia Salamanca: Actress
- Amaia Romero: Singer
Fun facts
- The name was popularized in the 19th century by Francisco Navarro Villoslada's historical novel 'Amaya o los vascos en el siglo VIII'.
- Usage of the name in the United States has accelerated significantly in the 2020s.