The baby name Amyah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MY-uh,ah-MEE-uh.
The baby name Amyah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MY-uh,ah-MEE-uh.
Amyah is in Origin.
Amyah is a modern feminine given name in English-speaking countries, chiefly the United States, rising in the 2000s alongside Amiyah and Amaya. The spelling suggests an elaboration of Amy with the fashionable -ah ending, as well as a streamlined variant of Amiyah. Usage remains uncommon but steady in recent years.
Multiple etymological pathways inform its meaning: from Amy (from Old French Aimée, ultimately Latin amatus), it carries “beloved” or “dearly loved”; via Amaya (a Basque toponym), senses such as “the end; mother city” or possibly “high place” are cited; in Japanese, Amaya can read “rainy night”; and from Sanskrit Amiya, “sweetness; nectar” is attested. Variants include Amiyah, Amaya, Amiya, Amya, and Amiah; related forms are Amy and Maya, with Mia or Amy as familiar nicknames.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2018 | #286 | 5 | 2,960 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #846 | 71 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Amyah is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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