Amiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Amiah has American origins and is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Amaya, meaning 'night rain.' Its language evolution includes forms like Amaya. The name is generally associated with calmness and tranquility, and it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique name for girls. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Amiah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Amiah has been stalled 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, 'Amiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19434th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1341st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1335th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amiah"
Pronunciation
/əˈmaɪə/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Amiah is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Amaya, which means 'night rain' or 'the night.' It is often associated with a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Meaning
night rain
Language Evolution
Amaya, Amiah
Historical Usage
Amiah gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries as a unique choice for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Amaya, Amaya, Amaya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Amiah is perceived as a trendy and unique name, often chosen by parents who prefer modern and less common names.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amiah"
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 "Amiah"
"Amiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 19434th of 27321 | 19 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1341st of 35406 | 2,554 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1335th of 30306 | 2,108 |
Regional Popularity of "Amiah" 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 "Amiah" 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) |
22.83% 1046th/4582 |
33.73% 1742nd/5164 |
18.54% 1356th/7313 |
21.69% 1619th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.82% 1148th/3984 |
34.88% 1565th/4487 |
21.24% 1449th/6822 |
22.32% 1401st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amiah" 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.