Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Amaya.
National Rank (2025)
#180
All-Time Peak Rank
#129 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
43,525
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Amaya Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Amaya
According to SSA data, Amaya achieved its highest historical rank of #129 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 2,280 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 12.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 51 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Amaya scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+12.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,280Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
51Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:40
1980s:104
1990s:1,106
2000s:15,258
2010s:16,273
2020s:10,744
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAm-a-y
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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