How Many People Are Named Ameriah?

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

Ameriah
Very Rare
Hebrew

Ameriah is a very rare name, with only 295 total births in the U.S. and 293 people alive today. It's 1 in 1,126,936 Americans, and the peak year was 2009 with 29 births.

~293
Living in US
1 in 1,126,936
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God has promised or God has said
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Faithful Compassionate Determined Warm
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People connected to this number tend to be self-motivated and original, often forging their own path rather than following others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

383
Worldwide Bearers
#1,005,046
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
28
🇳🇬 Nigeria
21
🇺🇬 Uganda
15
🇺🇸 United States
293
🇯🇲 Jamaica
6
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇯🇴 Jordan
1
🇱🇷 Liberia
1
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
293 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
290
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 295 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
33

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

📜 Ameriah Through the Generations

The name Ameriah has a unique story, with just 295 total births in the U.S. and 293 people alive today, making it incredibly rare. The peak year was 2009, when 29 babies were named Ameriah, but the name has been slowly declining since then. The vast majority, 98%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name. With only 90 living bearers worldwide, most in Indonesia, Ameriah stands out as a name with a distinct cultural identity. The significant gap between total births and living people highlights the rarity of the name, while the age distribution shows it's primarily a name for younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Ameriah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ameriah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Ameriah

How Many People Have the Name Ameriah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 293 people in the United States currently share the name Ameriah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,126,936 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ameriah a Common or Rare Name?

Ameriah 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 Ameriah Mean?

Ameriah means "God has promised or God has said" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ameriah Most Popular?

The name Ameriah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Ameriah?

Approximately 293 people named Ameriah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 295. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,126,936 Americans.

Is Ameriah a rare name?

Ameriah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,126,936 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ameriah mean?

Ameriah means "God has promised or God has said" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ameriah more male or female?

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

When was Ameriah most popular?

Ameriah peaked in 2009 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US293
All-Time Births295
1 in X1 in 1,126,936
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2009
World Rank#1,005,046
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.