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Amias
BoyLatin, English· “loved”
- Meaning
- loved
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- AY-mee-us
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #642
- US babies 2025
- 435
- Best rank
- #642 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Amias
Amias is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “loved”.
Amias carries a gentle meaning, usually given as "loved," and is linked to the Latin verb amare, "to love." It also has roots as an English surname, found in the older spelling Amyas. That spelling appears in Tudor England: Sir Amias Paulet served as the keeper of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Charles Kingsley gave the name Amyas Leigh to the hero of his novel Westward Ho. Today Amias feels like a softer, less familiar alternative to Elias or Amos, with a vintage English flavor and a smooth, three-syllable sound.
Popularity over time
Amias first appears in US Social Security records in 2000. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 7 different years, starting in 2019. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #642, and its highest count, 435 babies. Use has grown 331% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #10,431 in 2000, #6,052 in 2010, and #642 in 2025. Of the 3,109 US boys named Amias since records began, 72% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 805 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mylo, Lochlan, Kasai, Azael, and Dario.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amias ranked highest in North Dakota, Colorado, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #192 | 6 |
| Colorado | #399 | 15 |
| Arizona | #433 | 17 |
| Virginia | #435 | 18 |
| Nevada | #446 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Amias is usually pronounced AY-mee-us, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-as”.
Middle names for Amias
A few middle names that flow with Amias: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amias
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amias mean?
Amias is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “loved”.
What is the origin of the name Amias?
Amias has Latin and English roots. Amias carries a gentle meaning, usually given as "loved," and is linked to the Latin verb amare, "to love." It also has roots as an English surname, found in the older spelling Amyas.
Is Amias a popular name?
Yes. Amias ranked #642 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amias a boy or girl name?
Amias is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Amias?
Amias is usually pronounced AY-mee-us. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings