Amaria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Amaria has its roots in Hebrew, meaning 'Yahweh has said' or 'promised by God'. It evolved from the name Amariah and has been used in biblical contexts. The name reflects traits of spirituality and heritage. Although it is not widely known, it has gained some popularity in recent years, especially among those seeking unique biblical names.
The name Amaria is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Amaria has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amaria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1981st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1963rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amaria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amaria"
Pronunciation
/əˈmɑːriə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Amaria is derived from the Hebrew name Amariah, which means 'Yahweh has said' or 'promised by God'.
Meaning
Yahweh has said, promised by God
Language Evolution
Amariah, Amaria
Biblical Background
Amaria is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a priestly name, signifying a connection to the priestly lineage.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in various cultures with the rise of interest in biblical names during the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Amariah, Amar, Mara
Modern Popularity & Image
Amaria is viewed as a unique and meaningful name, often associated with spirituality and heritage.
Famous People
Amariah, a biblical figure, Amaria, a modern artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amaria"
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 "Amaria"
"Amaria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15284th of 27321 | 38 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1981st of 35406 | 1,542 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1963rd of 30306 | 1,220 |
Regional Popularity of "Amaria" 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 "Amaria" 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) |
30.38% 1392nd/4582 |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
18.84% 1378th/7313 |
81.68% 6096th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.18% 1521st/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
21.87% 1492nd/6822 |
62.95% 3951st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amaria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amaria" 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.