How Many People Are Named Amaiyah?

Complete statistics for the name Amaiyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Amaiyah
Very Rare
Modern English coinage, likely inspired by Amaya (Japanese/Basque origins)

Amaiyah is a very rare name, with only 975 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 338,532 Americans. It peaked in 2013 with 67 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~975
Living in US
1 in 338,532
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern variant likely related to Amaya, suggesting something like night rain or a high place.
🌐
Origin
Modern English coinage, likely inspired by Amaya (Japanese/Basque origins)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Creative Warm Independent Gentle
4
Life Path Number

The life path number 4 is traditionally associated with stability, hard work, and building strong foundations. People connected to this number tend to be practical, disciplined, and reliable, often serving as the grounding force in their communities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,010
Worldwide Bearers
#1,744,716
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
29
🇺🇸 United States
975
🇵🇭 Philippines
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
975 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
982
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 982 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Amaiyah Through the Generations

Amaiyah is a modern name that has seen steady usage since its peak in 2013, when 67 babies were born with this name. Despite having been used in total for 982 births, the vast majority of those named Amaiyah are under 30, with none aged 30-60 or over 60. This stark contrast between the all-time births and the current living population highlights the name's recent surge in popularity. The fact that 975 people are currently living with this name in the US, and that it's ranked as the 1,744,716th most common name globally with just 35 living bearers worldwide, underscores its rarity. Interestingly, Amaiyah is predominantly female and most commonly found in Indonesia, making it a unique and distinctive choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 118
Florida 46
Texas 29
New York 11
Pennsylvania 11
Washington 11
Arizona 10
Massachusetts 7
Illinois 5
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Amaiyah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amaiyah's Modern English coinage, likely inspired by Amaya (Japanese/Basque origins) roots

📄 About the Name Amaiyah

How Many People Have the Name Amaiyah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 975 people in the United States currently share the name Amaiyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 338,532 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amaiyah a Common or Rare Name?

Amaiyah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Amaiyah Mean?

Amaiyah means "A modern variant likely related to Amaya, suggesting something like night rain or a high place." and comes from Modern English coinage, likely inspired by Amaya (Japanese/Basque origins) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amaiyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Amaiyah Most Popular?

The name Amaiyah reached peak popularity in 2013, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amaiyah?

Approximately 975 people named Amaiyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 982. That works out to roughly 1 in 338,532 Americans.

Is Amaiyah a rare name?

Amaiyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 338,532 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amaiyah mean?

Amaiyah means "A modern variant likely related to Amaya, suggesting something like night rain or a high place." and comes from Modern English coinage, likely inspired by Amaya (Japanese/Basque origins) origins.

Is Amaiyah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amaiyah are male and 100% are female.

When was Amaiyah most popular?

Amaiyah peaked in 2013 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US975
All-Time Births982
1 in X1 in 338,532
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2013
World Rank#1,744,716
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.