What is the origin of the name Amya?

Amya is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Amya?

Amya is currently ranked #1964 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlArabic

Amya

ah-MY-ah

Popularity

#1964

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

10,218

Peak Year

#717 in 2004

First Recorded

1995

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Possibly a variant of Amaya, a Basque name of uncertain meaning, or a modern invention with connections to the Arabic name Amira (princess).

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Amy Ami Ya

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Amy Ami Ya

Spelling Variations

Amaya Amiah Amyah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Mia Sophia Isabella

Personality Traits

KindGentleCreativeFriendly

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