Unknown; possibly a modern variant of Maya or Amaia.
Zamaya is a modern American name with an unclear etymology. It likely functions as a creative elaboration of Maya, which has roots in Sanskrit, Greek, and Hebrew, or it may be influenced by the Basque name Amaia, meaning 'the end'.
About 19 girls were named Zamaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).