Baby Name Popularity Profile

Amiyah

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Amiyah.

✦ Beloved 🌍 Hebrew, Arabic modern
National Rank (2025) #620
All-Time Peak Rank #256 Achieved 2016
Total U.S. Births 18,643 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1994 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,238 births in 2016
💡 The Amiyah Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Beloved
Language Origin Hebrew, Arabic
Origin Type multiple
A modern American name, possibly a variant of Aaliyah or Amira, or a blend of 'Amy' and 'Mia'. Its sound is often associated with meanings like 'beloved' or 'princess' from Hebrew and Arabic roots.
Common Nicknames
Ami Mia Miyah
Alternative Spellings
Amiya Amia
Pronunciation: uh-MY-uh
Themes & Categories
modern
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Amiyah

According to SSA data, Amiyah achieved its highest historical rank of #256 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 1,238 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 55.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Amiyah across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Declining
10-Year Shift -55.8% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,238 births in 2016
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 16 yrs
Registry Streak 32 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 102
2000s: 3,839
2010s: 10,363
2020s: 4,339

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-mi-yah
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Maryland
States with Data 45
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada Unranked 149 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #435 1,340 2017 28.3% Decline
Georgia #561 950 2016 59.6% Decline
South Carolina #374 455 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #462 446 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #414 647 2016 34.5% Decline
North Carolina #454 814 2015 42.9% Decline
Delaware Unranked 53 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #342 326 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #525 470 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #540 445 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #607 521 2016 57.1% Decline
Arizona #755 289 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #826 508 2016 74.1% Decline
Texas #701 1,551 2017 46.2% Decline
Oklahoma #551 273 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #447 910 2016 60.3% Decline
New Mexico #306 104 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #438 689 2016 52.5% Decline
Arkansas #564 189 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #928 265 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 167 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #334 273 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1025 771 2017 78.9% Decline
New Jersey #949 430 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #596 346 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #917 182 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #517 741 2016 45.9% Decline
Connecticut #465 151 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #565 261 2014 Insufficient historical volume
New York #704 999 2015 61.7% Decline
California #911 1,247 2017 51.6% Decline
Minnesota #601 189 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 84 2016 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 41 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #770 218 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #571 116 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 52 2018 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #181 63 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 21 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 27 2020 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 11 2019 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 6 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 6 2011 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume

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