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Amaya

Girl name · 167 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amaya: 167 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 2018.

The name Amaya has two main origins likely to appeal to English and Scottish speakers. From Japanese, it combines *ama* (rain) and *ya* (night) to mean “night rain,” evoking a peaceful, poetic image. Alternatively, it stems from the Spanish and Basque *Amaia*, meaning “the end” or “the close,” as the final settlement on a medieval pilgrimage route. Among notable bearers, Spanish singer Amaya Uranga of the 1960s pop group Mocedades brought the name to international attention, while fictional heroine Amaya Jiwe from the DC Comics series *Legends of Tomorrow* added a modern warrior edge. The name also lends itself to the municipality of Amaya in northern Spain. A popular variant is the Basque spelling Amaia, equally stylish and distinct.