How Many People Are Named Amiyah?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Amiyah
Very Rare
18,156
Estimated People
1 in 18,176
1 in X Americans
2016
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
18,156 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 12

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 461
Arkansas 184
Arizona 281
California 1,215
Colorado 177
Connecticut 145
DC 41
Delaware 48
Florida 1,297
Georgia 930
Iowa 110
Idaho 6
Illinois 763
Indiana 501
Kansas 167
Kentucky 260
Louisiana 437
Massachusetts 211
Maryland 435
Michigan 670
Minnesota 180
Missouri 337
Mississippi 318
North Carolina 789
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 52
New Hampshire 6
New Jersey 423
New Mexico 99
Nevada 149
New York 976
Ohio 883
Oklahoma 265
Oregon 84
Pennsylvania 721
Rhode Island 21
South Carolina 442
South Dakota 11
Tennessee 508
Texas 1,507
Utah 27
Virginia 627
Washington 259
Wisconsin 251
West Virginia 54
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Amiyah

How Many People Have the Name Amiyah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,156 people in the United States currently share the name Amiyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,176 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 Amiyah a Common or Rare Name?

Amiyah 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 Amiyah Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Amiyah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Amiyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Amiyah 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 Amiyah Most Popular?

The name Amiyah reached peak popularity in 2016, with 1,238 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Amiyah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Amiyah 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 Amiyah?

Approximately 18,156 people in the United States share the name Amiyah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Amiyah a rare name?

Amiyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,176 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amiyah mean?

The meaning and origin of Amiyah 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 Amiyah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amiyah are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Amiyah most popular?

The name Amiyah reached its peak in 2016, with 1,238 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 People18,156
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 18,176
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2016
Male %0%
Female %100%

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