Amia Girl

Popularity: #823 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAH-mee-uh / ˈɑːmiə

Latin; Hebrew

Meaning

Latin: beloved; Hebrew: my people

Historical & Cultural Background

Amia is derived from the Latin word 'amare,' meaning 'to love,' which gives it a romantic connotation. In Hebrew, it can be interpreted as 'my people,' reflecting a sense of belonging. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the United States, where it has been embraced for its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Amia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

AmaraAminaAliaAnyaAylaMayaSofiaLia

Variants

  • Amya
  • Amiah

International Variants

  • Amia (Italian)
  • Amie (French)

Famous people named Amia

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Fictional characters named Amia

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Sibling Suggestions

MiaAriaNiaTaliaZia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amia was first seen in the United States in 1965. Amia has ranked as high as #1002 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Amia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 17
21%
TX 14
18%
CO 9
11%
IL 9
11%
NY 8
10%
FL 7
9%
GA 6
8%
NJ 5
6%
PA 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19657
19678
19707
19717
19725
19739
19746
197611
19777
19785
19798
198018
198121
198217
198314
198416
198514
198614
198711
19889
19899
199021
199121
199216
199316
199426
199527
199634
199766
199862
199988
2000108
2001140
2002138
2003164
2004158
2005176
2006205
2007188
2008232
2009184
2010176
2011162
2012209
2013255
2014397
2015358
2016357
2017320
2018275
2019222
2020222
2021190
2022204
2023185
2024127