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Aamiyah

ah-MEE-yah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage or a variant of Aaliyah or Amaia.

2025 rank (girls)
#11,932
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
2011
2025 frequency
1 in 229,610 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2011

Declining since 2011, #11,932 for girls today.

Popularity of Aamiyah since 2001

Babies named Aamiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

11223320102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s163
2010s268
2020s89

Meaning & origin

Aamiyah is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 2001. Its unusual spelling suggests a creative variation of the more familiar Aaliyah or Amaia. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has since declined in use. In 2025, it ranked 11,932, meaning approximately 1 in 229,610 baby girls received the name. The name has not been recorded as a top state name in any state, indicating its relatively niche appeal. Aamiyah appeals to parents seeking a lyrical, contemporary name with a trendy -iyah ending, a pattern seen in many other modern coinages.

Aamiyah is a modern coinage, likely formed from the fashionable suffix -iyah or -iyah, possibly influenced by names like Aaliyah or Amaia. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001 and saw a peak in 2011. Its spelling suggests a creative variation rather than a historical root.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ami, Mia, Yah

Variants: Aamiya, Amiyah, Amiah

Sibling names for Aamiyah

Names that share Aamiyah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Amaya, Zara, Nyla, Kaiya

Brothers: Aiden, Jayden, Zion, Elijah, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aamiyah mean?
The meaning of Aamiyah is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Aaliyah, which can mean 'exalted' or 'sublime' in Arabic, or Amaia, a Basque name meaning 'the end.'
How popular is the name Aamiyah?
Aamiyah is relatively rare. In 2025, it ranked 11,932 in the U.S., with about 1 in every 229,610 baby girls given the name. Its popularity peaked in 2011 and has been declining since.
Is Aamiyah a boy or girl name?
Aamiyah is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.