Rising since 2012, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Amahia since 2010
Babies named Amahia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 176 |
Meaning & origin
Amahia is a delicate modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 2010, entering the Social Security records at a time when similar-sounding names like Amaya and Aaliyah were already well established. With only about 1 in every 53,576 girls given the name in 2025, it remains exceptionally uncommon. Its trajectory shows consistent growth since 2012, suggesting a slow but steady rise in appeal, and it reached its peak rank of 4,546 in 2024. The name is most frequently recorded in Pennsylvania and New York, hinting at a regional concentration in the Northeast. While its exact origins are uncertain, Amahia fits into a broader pattern of invented feminine names built around the 'ah' and 'ia' endings, giving it a lyrical, flowing quality that parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name may find appealing.
Amahia appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2010. It may be a creative spelling of Amaya or Aaliyah, or a combination of elements like 'ama' (meaning 'loved' in some languages) and 'hia'. Its usage is very rare, with only a few dozen girls given the name each year. The name shows a rising trajectory since 2012, particularly in Pennsylvania and New York.
Where Amahia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Mia, Ami
Sibling names for Amahia
Names that share Amahia's style, for a brother or sister.
