Declining since 2015, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Emiyah since 1999
Babies named Emiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 320 |
| 2020s | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Emiyah is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1999, a time when invented names with the -iyah suffix were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank of 8362 in 2016, and has since declined in use, falling in the rankings every year after 2015. In 2025, roughly 1 in 134,000 girls was named Emiyah, placing it firmly in the rare name category. The name is a creative combination of popular sounds rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic choice without centuries of baggage.
Emiyah first appears in U.S. birth records in the late 1990s, coinciding with the trend of creating feminine names ending in -iyah or -iah. It is likely a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Em- (from Emma or Emily) with the fashionable suffix -yah, seen in names such as Aaliyah and Amiyah. The name does not have a long historical pedigree and is considered a contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Mia, Yah
Sibling names for Emiyah
Names that share Emiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
