Declining since 2009, #1,484 for girls today.
Popularity of Amiah since 1993
Babies named Amiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 1,740 |
| 2010s | 2,097 |
| 2020s | 885 |
Meaning & origin
Amiah is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1993, a time when inventive names ending in -iah were gaining fashion. Its peak year was 2008, aligning with the height of similar-sounding names like Aaliyah and Maya. Since 2009, however, its usage has been falling: in 2025 it ranked 1484th with approximately 1 in every 11,162 baby girls receiving the name. The name saw its strongest popularity in Kansas, Florida, and Michigan, reflecting a pattern of regional adoption for trendy coinages. Without ties to any classical or foreign language, Amiah remains a purely modern invention, its appeal resting on its melodic sound and contemporary feel rather than historical depth.
Amiah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the early 1990s. It is likely formed from the popular Am- prefix (as in Amelia or Amaya) combined with the -iah ending, which evokes names like Jeremiah or Sophia. The name has no traditional etymological roots and rose steadily in use through the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Amiah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mia, Ami
Sibling names for Amiah
Names that share Amiah's style, for a brother or sister.
