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At a Glance: Name: Amaia – Meaning: ending – Origin: Basque – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-MY-ah
Amaia is a Basque name meaning "ending," pronounced ah-MY-ah. If you're drawn to names with roots outside the usual English list, this is a straightforward, clean-sounding option with a clear origin behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Amaia
Meaning: Ending.
Origin: Basque.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Amaia
Phonetic: ah-MY-ah IPA: /ɑːˈmaɪə/
Popularity of Amaia
Amaia peaked at #565 in 2020 with 521 babies given the name, and has settled a bit since, landing at #600 in 2024 with 500 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1993–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Amaia mean?
Ending. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amaia)
How do you pronounce Amaia?
Amaia is pronounced ah-MY-ah (IPA: /ɑːˈmaɪə/).
Is Amaia a popular name right now?
Amaia is near its all-time peak (#565 in 2020), ranked #600 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1993–2024.)
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