Rising since 2005, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Amylah since 2004
Babies named Amylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 201 |
Meaning & origin
Amylah is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2004 and has been steadily rising in popularity, particularly since 2005. By 2025, it ranked 4265th, with about 1 in 48,705 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year to date was 2020, reflecting a broader trend for melodic, 'ah'-ending names that emerged in the early 2000s. While its meaning is uncertain, Amylah is thought to derive from popular roots like Amaya or Amy, making it a stylish choice for parents drawn to contemporary, soft-sounding names.
Amylah is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2004. It likely blends elements of names like Amaya (of Spanish and Japanese origins) or Amy (from Old French, derived from Latin amatus 'beloved'), combined with the fashionable -lah suffix. Its rise in use reflects a contemporary trend for melodic, feminine names ending in 'ah'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mila, Lala
Sibling names for Amylah
Names that share Amylah's style, for a brother or sister.
