Amariah
Amariah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Said by God or the Lord has promised.
Origin and history
Amariah is a Biblical Hebrew name traditionally interpreted as 'The Lord has promised' or 'said by God'. Though historically appearing as a masculine name in the Old Testament, it has increasingly been adopted as a modern feminine name in the United States. Its recent usage reflects a broader trend of utilizing melodic, soft-sounding Biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
3,763 babies in the United States have been named Amariah since 1880. It ranks #2880 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1256.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.3 %)
- CA (14.6 %)
- FL (13 %)
- GA (9.3 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 202 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,117 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,499 |
| 2020-2029 | 928 |
Nicknames
Amy, Mari, Ria
Fun facts
- Amariah is mentioned several times in the Hebrew Bible, notable as a high priest during the reign of King Jehoshaphat.
- While historically a masculine biblical name, in contemporary U.S. usage it is predominantly given to female infants.