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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Amia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ami|Amiah
LatinGirl↓ Fading

Amia

AH-mee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1623
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#1623
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 25
Peak rank
#1096 in 2020
5yr change
-375 ranks
Birth frequency
3.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1623 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Amia

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1623

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-375 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootRomantic3-syllableGirlUncommonSoft-soundingVintageClassicFeminineElegant
Character
graceful elegancewarm compassioncreative spiritgentle strength
STRONG
High confidence

Amia is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1623 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -375 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1623 · rare
Amia at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'amia' meaning 'female friend' or 'beloved'. Also possibly derived from the feminine form of Amius, an ancient Roman name.
Language root:Latin · Old French
Peak rank:#1096 in 2020
5yr change:-375 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Amia illustration
Name Intelligence
Amia · Overview
Summary

Amia is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1623 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Romantic · Classic character
Amia carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 375 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
amia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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