How Many People Are Named Amia?

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

Amia
Very Rare
Greek

Amia means 'protective' in Greek, making it a name rich in care and guardianship. That's just 1 in 55,959 Americans who have this very rare female name. With most people named Amia under 30, it's clear this is a rising, modern choice.

~5,897
Living in US
1 in 55,959
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protective
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate Nurturing
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,897
Worldwide Bearers
#76,746
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
74
🇳🇪 Niger
55
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
47
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
42
🇯🇴 Jordan
38
🇵🇸 Palestine
23
🇲🇾 Malaysia
22
🇨🇲 Cameroon
18
🇺🇬 Uganda
16
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,897 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
5,568
Would be under 30 (94%)
377
Would be 30–60 (6%)
7
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 5,952 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Amia Through the Generations

Amia has seen its popularity surge since the mid-2000s, peaking in 2014 with 397 births. Today, there are 5,897 people named Amia living in the United States, with an average age of 15. The majority, 5,568, are under 30, indicating that Amia is a name embraced by younger parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 573
Texas 435
Florida 339
New York 329
Illinois 328
Georgia 283
North Carolina 229
Ohio 193
Pennsylvania 170
Michigan 169

✨ Similar Names to Amia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Amia

How Many People Have the Name Amia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,897 people in the United States currently share the name Amia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,959 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amia a Common or Rare Name?

Amia 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 Amia Mean?

Amia means "protective" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Amia Most Popular?

The name Amia reached peak popularity in 2014, with 397 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Amia?

Approximately 5,897 people named Amia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,952. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,959 Americans.

Is Amia a rare name?

Amia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,959 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amia mean?

Amia means "protective" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Amia more male or female?

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

When was Amia most popular?

Amia peaked in 2014 with 397 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US5,897
All-Time Births5,952
1 in X1 in 55,959
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2014
World Rank#76,746
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.