The baby name Amaryah is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MAR-yuh (əˈmɑr.jə),ah-MAH-ree-ah (əˈmɑriə).
Amaryah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Amaryah is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MAR-yuh (əˈmɑr.jə),ah-MAH-ree-ah (əˈmɑriə).
Amaryah is Hebrew in Origin.
Amaryah is a Hebrew theophoric name from amar, “to say/speak,” and Yah(weh), meaning “Yahweh has said,” often understood as “the Lord has spoken” or “promised.” In the Hebrew Bible it appears (typically as Amariah) for several priests and Levites, including a chief priest in Jehoshaphat’s reign (2 Chronicles 19:11). The fuller Hebrew form is Amaryahu; Amaryah/Amariah reflect shortened or anglicized spellings.
In English, Amariah is the dominant spelling; Amaryah, Amariyah, and Amarya are modern variants, and the name is now used for all genders despite its masculine biblical use. It entered English naming via early Bible translations and saw periodic revival among Puritans and later admirers of -iah names like Jeremiah, Josiah, and Nehemiah. Unrelated to Amara, Amaya, or Amaryllis, Amaryah offers a rare yet rooted choice with a strong, declarative meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #902 | 15 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
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