Declining since 2020, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Amyas since 2002
Babies named Amyas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Amyas is a rare English name that has seen sporadic use over the centuries. It first appeared in modern records in 2002 and reached its peak popularity in 2019, though it has been declining since 2020. As of 2025, it ranks 8,910 nationally, with an incidence of about 1 in 213,510 births. The name remains obscure, with no top-state concentrations, and has a literary association with the hero of Charles Kingsley's 1855 novel 'Westward Ho!' Amyas offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical and literary resonance.
Amyas is a rare English given name, likely a variant of the name Amias, which derives from the Latin 'amatus', meaning 'beloved'. It was occasionally used in the 17th century and later revived in modern times as a distinctive choice. The name appears in literature, notably in Charles Kingsley's 1855 novel 'Westward Ho!' where the protagonist is named Amyas Leigh.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy
Sibling names for Amyas
Names that share Amyas's style, for a brother or sister.
