Declining since 2017, #620 for girls today.
Popularity of Amiyah since 1994
Babies named Amiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 3,839 |
| 2010s | 10,363 |
| 2020s | 4,339 |
Meaning & origin
Amiyah is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1994, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating melodic, feminine names ending in '-iyah'. Its popularity rose steadily, peaking at a rank of 620 in 2018, but has since been on a falling trajectory from 2017 onward. In 2025, it was given to about 1 in every 3,412 newborn girls, ranking 620th. The name is most common in West Virginia, New Mexico, and Mississippi, suggesting a regional preference in the southern and Appalachian states. Lacking ancient etymology, Amiyah's appeal lies in its soft, flowing sound and its resemblance to better-established names like Amaya and Aaliyah. It has inspired nicknames such as Ami, Mia, and Miyah, and pairs well with sibling names like Aaliyah or Aiden. As a purely modern coinage, Amiyah represents the American willingness to invent and popularize new names based on phonetic beauty rather than historical precedent.
Amiyah is a 20th-century invention, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It likely arose as a variant of the popular Amaya or Aaliyah, blending the melodic 'am-' prefix with the fashionable '-iyah' suffix seen in names like Aaliyah and Samiyah. It has no ancient roots, but its sound and spelling align with contemporary American naming trends favoring soft, feminine endings.
Where Amiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mia, Miyah
Sibling names for Amiyah
Names that share Amiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Amiyah
Names whose popularity has moved with Amiyah's over the last 50 years.
