Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
#3
Amiyah
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern variant of Amaya or Amia”
- Meaning
- modern variant of Amaya or Amia
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- uh-MY-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #620
- US babies 2025
- 471
- Best rank
- #256 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Amiyah
Amiyah is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Amaya or Amia”.
Amiyah is a modern American name, usually seen as a variant of Amaya or Amia. Amaya is a Basque name often said to mean the end, while Amia is sometimes linked to the Latin amare, to love, so the name's deeper meaning depends on the root you prefer. Amiyah follows the pattern of names like Aaliyah and Mariah, with an -iyah ending that gives it a lyrical, flowing sound. It has become popular in the United States in recent years. Amiyah is soft and contemporary, and Mia and Amy are easy nicknames.
Popularity over time
Amiyah first appears in US Social Security records in 1994. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 23 different years, starting in 2003. Its best national rank was #256 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,238 babies. In 2025, 471 babies were named Amiyah, and it ranked #620 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,381 in 2000, #399 in 2010, and #620 in 2025. Of the 18,643 US girls named Amiyah since records began, 56% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,339 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Adelaide, Amina, Alessandra, Adelynn, and Paislee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amiyah ranked highest in West Virginia, New Mexico, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #181 | 9 |
| New Mexico | #306 | 5 |
| Kentucky | #334 | 13 |
| Mississippi | #342 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #374 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amiyah is usually pronounced uh-MY-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Amiyah
A few middle names that flow with Amiyah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amiyah mean?
Amiyah is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Amaya or Amia”.
What is the origin of the name Amiyah?
Amiyah has modern American roots. Amiyah is a modern American name, usually seen as a variant of Amaya or Amia.
Is Amiyah a popular name?
Yes. Amiyah ranked #620 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amiyah a boy or girl name?
Amiyah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amiyah?
Amiyah is usually pronounced uh-MY-uh. 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