A distinctive pick — fewer than 3 pets share this name.
From Basque amaia, meaning "the end" or "the limit" — also interpreted as a high place or ending of a journey
Amaia is a name rooted in the Basque Country of northern Spain, where it evokes high mountain passes and the dramatic landscape where land meets sky. It carries a mystical, poetic quality — something about the name suggests depth and a life lived at the edges of the ordinary. For a female pet with soulful eyes and a quiet intensity, Amaia is a beautiful fit.
Pets named Amaia are most often described as:
Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.
Amaia is a well-known pet name with 3 registered pets. Pets named Amaia are often described as soulful, mysterious, independent.
Amaia is more commonly given to female pets, though it can be used for any pet.
Yes! Amaia is both a popular pet name (ranked #14416 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology