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Ameyah

ah-MAY-uh · Of uncertain meaning; likely a modern creative variant of Amaya or Maya.

Peak popularity
2014
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Ameyah since 2002

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

7142120102020Most births 2014Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s62
2010s136
2020s35

Meaning & origin

Ameyah is a modern American name, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 2002. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000 names. Since 2015, its usage has been falling. The name is likely a respelling of Amaya or Maya, and it fits a broader trend of distinctive feminine names ending in 'ah.' Its rarity makes it a unique choice for parents seeking a melodic and contemporary-sounding name.

Ameyah is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of Amaya (itself of Basque or Japanese origin) or Maya. It appeared in U.S. birth records starting in 2002 and saw modest use, peaking in 2014. The name follows the trend of distinctive 'ah' endings and phonetic spellings popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ame, Meya, Amy

Variants: Amayah, Amiyah, Amaya

Sibling names for Ameyah

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

Sisters: Aaliyah, Kaiya, Maya, Nevaeh, Zara

Brothers: Elijah, Jayden, Liam, Noah, Xavier

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ameyah mean?
The exact meaning is uncertain, but it is widely thought to be a modern variant of names like Amaya or Maya.
How popular is Ameyah?
Ameyah has never been among the top 1,000 most popular names in the U.S. Its peak usage came in 2014, and since 2015 its use has been declining.
Is Ameyah a girl's name?
Yes, Ameyah is almost exclusively used for girls.