Amiyah
Amiyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Delightful, night rain, or beloved.
Origin and history
Amiyah is a modern variant of the name Amiah or Amiya, which is often derived from Arabic roots meaning 'night rain' or 'delightful'. It has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States since the late 1990s as a contemporary feminine name. The name features a soft, melodic flow that aligns with modern American naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
18,643 babies in the United States have been named Amiyah since 1880. It ranks #1110 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #427.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.7 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- CA (7 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
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 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,839 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,363 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,339 |
Fun facts
- Amiyah entered widespread U.S. usage around the turn of the 21st century and quickly climbed into the top 500 feminine names.
- The name shares etymological roots and pronunciation patterns with variants like Amiya, Amiah, and Amya.