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Ameya

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Pronounced ah-MAY-ah /ɑˈmeɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent'; also echoes Amaya; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Without limits: Ameya is Sanskrit for 'boundless, immeasurable' — also echoing the soft Amaya. Expansive, graceful, and uncommon.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, American
MeaningFrom Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent'; also echoes Amaya; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3070 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births53 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 967

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ameya comes from Sanskrit ameya, 'boundless, immeasurable, magnificent' (used for both sexes in India), and also echoes the modern Amaya (routes layered, which we note). It carries a sense of vast grace.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, boundless at the root, and expansive.

Did you know? Ameya means 'boundless, immeasurable' in Sanskrit — a name of magnificence; it also happily echoes the popular Amaya.
Overall data confidence 60%
Sanskrit references — ameya — routes layered

Variations

AmayaAmeyahAmeia

Nicknames

AmyMaya

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ameya Mathew
    Indian actress known for Malayalam television serials
  • ★Ameya Pawar
    American politician who served as an Illinois state senator

If you like Ameya…

Amaya— the name it echoes
Amara— a companion soft name
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Maya— a related bright name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ameya mean?

Ameya is Sanskrit for 'boundless, immeasurable', and echoes Amaya; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ameya?

It's said ah-MAY-ah /ɑˈmeɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ameya a boy or girl name?

Ameya is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ameya?

Ameya is a rare name in the U.S.

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