Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Amijah since 1999
Babies named Amijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Amijah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. Its peak year of usage was 2007, after which its trajectory has been falling. Like many names with the A- prefix and melodic ending, Amijah fits a pattern of creative feminine names from the 2000s. While never ranking in the top 1,000, it reflects a broader trend of parents inventing names by blending popular sounds and syllables. The name has no recorded top states or notable bearers, cementing its status as a rare, contemporary choice.
Amijah is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular prefix A- with elements from names like Mijah, Amiya, or Amaya. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999 and saw peak usage in 2007. The name's rise reflects late 1990s and 2000s trends of creating feminine-sounding names with the A- prefix and melodic endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mija, Jah
Sibling names for Amijah
Names that share Amijah's style, for a brother or sister.
