Amya
Amya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Varies by derivation; often interpreted as 'night rain' (Arabic Amiya) or 'beloved' (French Amy).
Origin and history
Amya is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of Amiya, Maya, or Amy. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of a trend toward short, melodic names with 'ya' endings.
Popularity in the United States
10,312 babies in the United States have been named Amya since 1880. It ranks #1604 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1402.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
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 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,985 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,387 |
| 2020-2029 | 714 |
Fun facts
- Amya entered broader usage in the United States around the turn of the 21st century alongside similar phonetic names.
- Parents choose between pronouncing the middle vowel as a long 'i' (ah-MY-ah) or long 'e' (ah-MEE-ah).