Amaya

Girl

Origin: Basque · Spanish

Pronounced: a-MY-a

Meaning

“from a Spanish place name, possibly Basque for 'the end'; unrelated Japanese Amaya means 'night rain'”

Amaya has dual origins as a Japanese name meaning night rain and a Spanish Basque place name and gained popularity in the US in the 2000s.

Rarity: rare

Peak decade: 2010s

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