Amaia
Every Amaia since 1993 — 5,499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amaia
Amaia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #555 in 2025 with 547 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 5,499 American babies have been named Amaia. Its peak came in 2025, when 547 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amaia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amaia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 547 | #555 |
| 2024 | 501 | #601 |
| 2023 | 473 | #627 |
| 2022 | 470 | #628 |
| 2021 | 462 | #643 |
| 2020 | 521 | #565 |
| 2019 | 367 | #763 |
| 2018 | 354 | #771 |
| 2017 | 252 | #1,027 |
| 2016 | 189 | #1,280 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1,417 |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,050 |
| 2013 | 93 | #2,065 |
| 2012 | 92 | #2,081 |
| 2011 | 101 | #1,954 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,362 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,041 |
| 2008 | 83 | #2,335 |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,512 |
| 2006 | 71 | #2,556 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,315 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,557 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,771 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,782 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,047 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,857 |
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Famous people named Amaia
- Amaia Salamanca Actor · b. 1986
- Amaia Montero Singer · b. 1976
- Amaia Singer · b. 1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amaia in 2025?
Amaia ranked #555 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 547 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amaia?
5,499 babies have been named Amaia in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amaia most popular?
Amaia peaked in 2025, when 547 newborns received the name.
Is Amaia a boy or girl name?
Amaia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amaia rising or falling?
Amaia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amaia?
Well-known people named Amaia include Amaia Salamanca (actor), Amaia Montero (singer), Amaia (singer).