Amya
awm-yuh
US Popularity:3149
Origin:French
Meaning:Beloved; The end; Night rain; Truth; Arrow; Inferior
Amya is a feminine name with multiple origins and many beautiful interpretations. As a variant of the French and Latin title Amy, Amya means “beloved.” Other sources link Amya to Amaya, a moniker that arises from two different languages. While Amaya might mean “the end” in Basque, it’s only the first of five definitions. Examining Amaya’s Japanese roots gives Amya the translations of “night rain,” “truth,” “arrow,” and “inferior.” These various phrases may speak to you differently, but one thing is for sure: Amya is a name rich in positive connotations for your new addition.
How Popular Is The Name Amya?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Amya is currently #2984 on The Bump
Girl:Amya is currently #2024 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Amya is currently #3149 in U.S. births
Girl:Amya is currently #1718 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1718
in 2023
- 37
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Amya (1), August 2018
WordSense Dictionary, Amy
Behind the Name, Amya (2), January 2014
Japanese Names .info Amaya
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 77
Behind the Name, Amaia, May 2020
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