Amiah
Girl name · #1492 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Amiah? In official American birth records, Amiah has been tracked continuously since 1993, giving it 32 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 144 baby girls were named Amiah, placing it at #1492 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1204, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,500 girls born in 2025 was named Amiah.
The 32-year story
Amiah first appears in the Social Security records in 1993, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 275 girls were named Amiah — good for #974 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Amiah per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Amiah against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Amiah in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Amiah is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Amiah will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Amiah is most common
Geography matters for names, and Amiah is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Amiah is most common in FL (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Amiah is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Amiah
Statistically, parents drawn to Amiah tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aliah, Nariah, Miah, Maliah, and Aniah.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Amiah | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | #1484 |
| 2024 | 126 | #1637 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1826 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1199 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1343 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1524 |
| 2019 | 168 | #1349 |
| 2018 | 168 | #1338 |
| 2017 | 205 | #1190 |
| 2016 | 217 | #1158 |
| 2015 | 207 | #1204 |
| 2014 | 206 | #1186 |
| 2013 | 203 | #1184 |
| 2012 | 242 | #1041 |
| 2011 | 227 | #1084 |
| 2010 | 254 | #991 |
| 2009 | 265 | #998 |
| 2008 | 275 | #974 |
| 2007 | 200 | #1239 |
| 2006 | 195 | #1234 |
| 2005 | 177 | #1265 |
| 2004 | 165 | #1294 |
| 2003 | 139 | #1422 |
| 2002 | 104 | #1744 |
| 2001 | 101 | #1765 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Amiah?
In official American birth records, the name Amiah first appeared in 1993 (over 32 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 32 years.
Is Amiah a popular girl name?
Amiah ranked #1492 among girls in 2025 with 144 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1204.
When was the name Amiah most popular?
Amiah peaked in 2008, when 275 American girls received the name (ranked #974 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Amiah?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,500 newborn American girls was named Amiah. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.