An estimated 43,034 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.
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 appears 4.2× more often than the national baseline.
1972Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
24.4%
2025
1,723
All-time
43,525
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Amaya broke out in Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, and South Carolina (1999) and became over-represented in 30 states over 15 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, and South Carolina, 1999 · over-represented in 30 states over 15 years
