Amiyah Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Amiyah is a multicultural name, resonating with families from diverse backgrounds, including African American, Hispanic, and Jewish communities.

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A Deep Dive

Amiyah Overview

Meaning

Beloved, delightful

Gender

Girl

Origin

Old French

Etymology

Derived from Japanese name “Amaya” meaning “night rain” or Hebrew name “Amaya” meaning “beloved by God.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/əˈmaɪə/

Popularity

Amiyah is a well-liked name in the United States and has gained attention in recent years. In 2023, it ranked 466th for girls in the USA​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Elegant, charming, modern, delightful
A Deep Dive

Amiyah Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Amaya, Amiya, Amia, Amayah, Amiayah

Common Nicknames

Mimi, Mia, Amy, Mya, Yaya

Diminutives

Ami, Aya, Ahi

Famous People

  • Amiyah Scott
    (American Actress)
  • Amiyah Alejandra
    (American Singer)
  • Amiyah Jackson
    (American Dancer)
  • Amiyah Simmons
    (American Athlete)
  • Amiyah Brown
    (American Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Amiyah
    ("Amiyah's Journey," Film)
  • "The Adventures of Amiyah"
    (Children's Book)
  • Amiyah Washington
    ("Dear White People," TV Series)
  • "Amiyah's Dream"
    (Song)

What Is the Meaning of Amiyah?

The name Amiyah means “night rain” or “beloved.” It evokes a sense of tranquility and affection, symbolizing someone who brings calm and warmth to others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Amiyah?

Amiyah is a modern variation of the name Amaya, with origins in both Japanese and Hebrew languages. In Japanese, the name Amaya (雨夜) is composed of “ame” (雨) meaning “rain” and “ya” (夜) meaning “night.” In Hebrew, the name Amaya (אֲמִיָּה) derives from “am” (עַם) meaning “people” and “yah” (יָה) meaning “God,” collectively interpreted as “beloved by God.”

Amiyah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Amiyah in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3582021#4282022#4662023
Top 3 Rankings#2572016#2662017#2772018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Amiyah

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023466
(-38 from 2022)
658
(-81 from 2022)
0.03762
2022428
(-70 from 2021)
739
(-125 from 2021)
0.04121
2021358
(-40 from 2020)
864
(-133 from 2020)
0.04823
2020318
(-21 from 2019)
997
(-113 from 2019)
0.05640
2019297
(-20 from 2018)
1110
(-81 from 2018)
0.06049
2018277
(-11 from 2017)
1191
(-8 from 2017)
0.06404
2017266
(-9 from 2016)
1199
(-38 from 2016)
0.06347
2016257
(+48 from 2015)
1237
(+173 from 2015)
0.06390
2015305
(+7 from 2014)
1064
(+6 from 2014)
0.05454
2014312
(+21 from 2013)
1058
(+88 from 2013)
0.05408
2013333
(+43 from 2012)
970
(+141 from 2012)
0.05032
2012376
(-14 from 2011)
829
(-63 from 2011)
0.04274
2011362
(+36 from 2010)
892
(+87 from 2010)
0.04603
2010398
(+18 from 2009)
805
(+38 from 2009)
0.04106
2009416
(+64 from 2008)
767
(+107 from 2008)
0.03788
2008480
(+65 from 2007)
660
(+92 from 2007)
0.03169
2007545
(+94 from 2006)
568
(+117 from 2006)
0.02684
2006639
(+71 from 2005)
451
(+67 from 2005)
0.02157
2005710
(+106 from 2004)
384
(+77 from 2004)
0.01892
2004816
(+93 from 2003)
307
(+45 from 2003)
0.01521
2003909
(+338 from 2002)
262
(+103 from 2002)
0.01306
20021247
(+64 from 2001)
159
(+13 from 2001)
0.00805
20011311
(+69 from 2000)
146
(+11 from 2000)
0.00737
20001380
(+1357 from 1999)
135
(+85 from 1999)
0.00676
19992737
(+2386 from 1998)
50
(+30 from 1998)
0.00257
19985123
(+1360 from 1997)
20
(+6 from 1997)
0.00103
19976483
(+3098 from 1996)
14
(+6 from 1996)
0.00073
19969581
(+3805 from 1995)
8
(+3 from 1995)
0.00042
199513386
(+43 from 1994)
5
No change from 1994
0.00026
199413429
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5
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0.00026
19930
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American States Popularity Rankings for Amiyah

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4562021#5652022#4132023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3022021#2322022#4352023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4962021#6252022#6962023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3432021#5682022#4962023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2272021#2672022#4262023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2602021#3062022#4142023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3092021#4452022#3622023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3152021#3712022#4502023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3112021#4152022#3762023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2682021#3672022#3882023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3092021#6932022#4582023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4512021#2982022#3022023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3662021#3392022#4862023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4222021#3312022#4112023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1672021#1782022#3122023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2312021#3082022#5112023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3352021#4072022#2942023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4372021#4782022#7482023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2952021#4672022#5532023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3092021#3252022#3142023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4742021#6332022#5142023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4202021#3012022#3552023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2282021#2542022#3482023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4882021#5122022#4752023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4702021#4732022#4872023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4062021#5992022#5412023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4382021#3782022#3762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6352021#5152022#6822023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3302021#8842022#4482023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3202021#3472022#5792023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3862021#2872022#3272023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3652019#3242020#3432021

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3802020#5002021#5012022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2792021#2622022#2632023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6502021#6332022#4562023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1422020#3242021#2372022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1962018#3722019#4082020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#842014#1512015#1042016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1522019#2182020#1742022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6542014#5662019#4252020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1632014#1852016#1932017

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1742019#2032020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3162011

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1842019

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2012020

Popularity Rankings for Amiyah in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4132021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4182022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4912019#4722020#4912021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6762021#10422022#6472023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8832021#7472022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Amiyah a Name for Boys or Girls?

Amiyah is most commonly a girl’s name. Its contemporary feel and lovely meanings resonate well with modern parents.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Amiyah

Amiyah in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Amiyah Scott (Actress, born 1988): An American actress and model who gained fame for her role in the TV series "Star."
  • Amiyah Alejandra (Singer, born 1995): An American singer and songwriter with a growing following for her soulful voice and engaging performances.
  • Amiyah Jackson (Dancer, born 2002): A talented American dancer who has won several national dance competitions.
  • Amiyah Simmons (Athlete, born 1998): An American track and field athlete specializing in sprints and long jumps.
  • Amiyah Brown (Model, born 1990): An American fashion model featured in numerous high-profile campaigns and magazines.
  • Amiyah Johnson (Author, born 1985): An American author known for her bestselling mystery novels.
  • Amiyah Lee (Chef, born 1980): An American chef celebrated for her innovative culinary creations and television appearances.
  • Amiyah ("Amiyah's Journey," 2018 Film): A heartfelt drama about a young girl's quest to reunite with her estranged family.
  • "The Adventures of Amiyah" (2017 Children's Book): Follows the magical adventures of a brave and imaginative girl named Amiyah.
  • Amiyah Washington ("Dear White People," 2017 TV Series): A recurring character who adds depth to the show's exploration of race and identity.
  • "Amiyah's Dream" (2019 Song): A soulful ballad that tells the story of a girl named Amiyah chasing her dreams.
  • "Amiyah's World" (2015 Animated Series): An animated show about a curious and adventurous girl exploring the world around her.
  • "Finding Amiyah" (2020 Novel): A gripping story about a young woman's search for her true identity.
  • Amiyah Thompson ("Grey's Anatomy," 2005 TV Series): A patient with a compelling storyline that impacts the main characters' lives.
  • Amiyah Park (California, USA): A small community park offering playgrounds and picnic areas.
  • Amiyah Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake situated in the northern part of Ontario, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Amiyah Village (Queensland, Australia): A rural village known for its agricultural landscape and local markets.
  • Amiyah Beach (Kerala, India): A scenic beach on the Malabar Coast, ideal for relaxation and water sports.
  • Amiyah Forest (British Columbia, Canada): A protected forest area offering hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Amiyah River (Alberta, Canada): A river flowing through the Rocky Mountains, providing picturesque views and rafting activities.
  • Amiyah Gardens (London, England): A public garden in the heart of London featuring a variety of flora and recreational spaces.

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