StableCross-generational persistence#180 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2018
Peak births
2,280
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1972Peak 20182025
Quick answers about Amaya
How many people are named Amaya?
An estimated 43,138 living Americans are named Amaya.
How rare is Amaya?
Amaya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,723 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 24.4% from its 2018 peak. It was the #180 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Amaya?
The median age of a living American named Amaya is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 20 years old.
Is Amaya still popular?
Yes. Amaya is holding steady, with 1,723 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Amaya most common?
Amaya has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appeared 4.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
24.4%
2025
1,723
All-time
43,525
Diaspora map
Amaya broke out in Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland (1999) and became over-represented in 15 states over 17 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland, 1999 · over-represented in 15 states over 17 years
