Amiah
Amiah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
People of God, or my nation.
Origin and history
Amiah is a feminine name often interpreted as a modern variant of Hebrew origin meaning 'people of God'. It has gained popularity in the United States since the late 1990s as a modern melodic choice. Its soft vowels and contemporary feel appeal to parents seeking a gentle, stylish name.
Popularity in the United States
4,832 babies in the United States have been named Amiah since 1880. It ranks #2515 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1277.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- OH (8 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,740 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,097 |
| 2020-2029 | 885 |
Fun facts
- Amiah emerged on the U.S. naming charts in the late 1990s and early 2000s along with similar vowel-heavy names like Amaya and Aaliyah.
- It combines the Hebrew elements 'am' meaning people or nation and 'yah' referencing God.