Amayah
Amayah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Night rain, or close to God (variant of Amaya/Amaya).
Origin and history
Amayah is a modern feminine name with roots tracing back to Arabic and Hebrew origins. It is often interpreted as a variant spelling of Amaya, meaning 'night rain' or 'close to God'. In the United States, its popularity has grown steadily since the 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
5,653 babies in the United States have been named Amayah since 1880. It ranks #2278 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #779.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.6 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
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 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,026 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,549 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,048 |
Nicknames
Maya, Amy
Fun facts
- Amayah emerged as an alternate spelling of Amaya, gaining popularity alongside names like Maya and Amiyah.
- Over 2,000 babies were named Amayah in the U.S. between 2020 and 2025.