Amayah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amayah is of Arabic origin and means 'beloved' or 'favored'. It has evolved from the traditional name Amaya and reflects a modern appeal. The name does not have biblical relevance. It rose in popularity in the early 21st century, embodying traits of uniqueness and creativity.
The name Amayah 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 gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amayah has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling 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, 'Amayah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1880th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 891st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amayah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amayah"
Pronunciation
/əˈmaɪə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Amayah is derived from the Arabic word 'مَايَة', which means 'the one who is favored' or 'beloved'.
Meaning
beloved; favored
Language Evolution
Amaya, Amayah, Amaya
Historical Usage
The name Amayah gained popularity in the early 21st century, particularly in the United States, as a modern variation of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Amaya, Amai, Maya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Amayah is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Amayah Scott, a well-known transgender actress and model.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amayah"
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 "Amayah"
"Amayah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1880th of 35406 | 1,660 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 891st of 30306 | 3,666 |
Regional Popularity of "Amayah" 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 "Amayah" 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) |
42.73% 1958th/4582 |
29.40% 1518th/5164 |
25.46% 1862nd/7313 |
25.07% 1871st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.21% 1084th/3984 |
15.76% 707th/4487 |
14.47% 987th/6822 |
12.89% 809th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amayah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amayah" 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.