How Many People Are Named Amariah?

Complete statistics for the name Amariah in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Amariah
Very Rare
3,581
Estimated People
1 in 92,153
1 in X Americans
2009
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
23 (1%)
♀ Female
3,558 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 14

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 17
Arkansas 5
Arizona 35
California 306
Colorado 19
Florida 274
Georgia 199
Illinois 90
Indiana 38
Louisiana 35
Massachusetts 11
Maryland 16
Michigan 48
Minnesota 7
Missouri 22
Mississippi 11
North Carolina 78
New Jersey 12
New Mexico 21
New York 129
Ohio 59
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 10
South Carolina 28
Tennessee 61
Texas 473
Virginia 46
Washington 19
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 42.9%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Amariah

How Many People Have the Name Amariah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,581 people in the United States currently share the name Amariah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,153 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Amariah a Common or Rare Name?

Amariah is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Amariah Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Amariah are covered in full on the Amariah name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Amariah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Amariah in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Amariah is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Amariah Most Popular?

The name Amariah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 181 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Amariah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Amariah across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amariah?

Approximately 3,581 people in the United States share the name Amariah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Amariah a rare name?

Amariah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,153 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amariah mean?

The meaning and origin of Amariah is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Amariah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Amariah are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Amariah most popular?

The name Amariah reached its peak in 2009, with 181 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,581
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 92,153
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
Male %1%
Female %99%

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