Amaiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amaiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has made'. It evolved from the form 'Amayah' and is associated with modern trends in naming. The name does not have significant biblical references but has gained popularity in contemporary times. It is often seen as a unique choice for parents looking for meaningful names.
The name Amaiah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amaiah has been stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amaiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6188th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3733rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amaiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amaiah"
Pronunciation
/əˈmaɪ.ə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Amaiah is derived from the Hebrew name 'Amayah', which means 'God has made'.
Meaning
God has made
Language Evolution
Amayah, Amaiah
Historical Usage
Amaiah has been used in various forms throughout Jewish history and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among those seeking unique biblical names.
Variants & Derivatives
Amaya, Amayah, Amia
Modern Popularity & Image
Amaiah is perceived as a modern and unique name, often chosen by parents looking for names with biblical significance.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amaiah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amaiah"
"Amaiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6188th of 35406 | 312 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3733rd of 30306 | 493 |
Regional Popularity of "Amaiah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Amaiah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
66.44% 4859th/7313 |
69.06% 5154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
55.65% 2497th/4487 |
46.63% 3181st/6822 |
55.21% 3465th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amaiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amaiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.