How Many People Are Named Amya?

Complete statistics for the name Amya in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Amya
Very Rare
10,218
Estimated People
1 in 32,296
1 in X Americans
2004
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10,218 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 218
Arkansas 62
Arizona 112
California 570
Colorado 84
Connecticut 66
DC 7
Florida 590
Georgia 521
Iowa 48
Idaho 5
Illinois 491
Indiana 296
Kansas 81
Kentucky 108
Louisiana 369
Massachusetts 88
Maryland 222
Michigan 412
Minnesota 76
Missouri 206
Mississippi 243
Montana 5
North Carolina 455
Nebraska 16
New Jersey 243
New Mexico 31
Nevada 34
New York 553
Ohio 514
Oklahoma 92
Oregon 16
Pennsylvania 435
Rhode Island 7
South Carolina 202
Tennessee 329
Texas 729
Virginia 313
Washington 96
Wisconsin 162
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Amya

How Many People Have the Name Amya in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,218 people in the United States currently share the name Amya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,296 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Amya a Common or Rare Name?

Amya is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Amya Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Amya are covered in full on the Amya name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Amya Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Amya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Amya is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Amya Most Popular?

The name Amya reached peak popularity in 2004, with 717 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Amya Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Amya across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amya?

Approximately 10,218 people in the United States share the name Amya, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Amya a rare name?

Amya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,296 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amya mean?

The meaning and origin of Amya is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Amya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amya are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Amya most popular?

The name Amya reached its peak in 2004, with 717 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People10,218
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 32,296
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2004
Male %0%
Female %100%

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