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Amaia is a feminine name used in Basque and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘the end’ in Basque. This is the name of a character in the historical novel Amaya, or the Basques in the 8th century (1879) by Francisco Navarro-Villoslada (Amaya in the Spanish original; Amaia in the Basque translation)." It ranked #555 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘the end’ in Basque. This is the name of a character in the historical novel Amaya, or the Basques in the 8th century (1879) by Francisco Navarro-Villoslada (Amaya in the Spanish original; Amaia in the Basque translation). The entry lists its usage as Basque, Spanish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Amaia ranked #555 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #555 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaia mean?
Amaia means "the end", according to Behind the Name.
Is Amaia a popular name?
Amaia ranked #555 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Amaia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Amaia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Amaia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
