Amayra
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "immortal" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 432 living Americans carry the first name Amayra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amayra today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amayra births was 2023 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amayra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Amayra with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
432
~ 1 in 793,413 Americans
Peak year
2023
67 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,881
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Amayra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amayra from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 259 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amayra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amayra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amayras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Amayra, while Florida, New Jersey, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amayra
The name Amayra is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," which means immortal or eternal. The name is closely associated with Hindu mythology and culture.
In Hindu mythology, Amara is one of the names used to refer to the immortal beings known as devas or gods. The concept of immortality and eternal life is deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy, and the name Amayra reflects this idea of everlasting existence and divine essence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Amayra can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These sacred texts often mention the name in reference to various divine beings and celestial entities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amayra. One of the earliest examples is Amayra Datta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. Her works were widely celebrated for their literary excellence and profound insights into Hindu philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Amayra was Amayra Simha, a powerful ruler who reigned over the Chahamana dynasty in the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan during the 12th century CE. He was known for his military prowess and the construction of numerous forts and temples.
In the realm of spirituality, Amayra Devi was a revered mystic and saint who lived in the 16th century CE in the Indian state of Punjab. She was renowned for her devotional poetry and her teachings on the path of divine love and self-realization.
Amayra Bai was a prominent female warrior and military leader who fought alongside her husband, the Maratha ruler Shivaji, in the 17th century CE. She played a crucial role in the Maratha Empire's resistance against the Mughal Empire and was celebrated for her bravery and strategic acumen.
In more recent times, Amayra Sen was an acclaimed Bengali author and poet who lived in the 20th century CE. Her works explored themes of love, identity, and the human condition, and she is regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern Bengali literature.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Amayra throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and human endeavor.
People
Amayra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amayra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amayra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amayra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 432 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amayra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 793,413 US residents.
Is Amayra a common name?
We classify Amayra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 435 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amayra most popular?
The single biggest year for Amayra was 2023, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amayra is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amayra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amayra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amayra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amayra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amayra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amayra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Amayra?
Find out how many people have the name Amayra on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.