Amaiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Amaiah means 'close to God' or 'one who is loved by God'.
Meaning of the Name Amaiah
Amaiah is a name of Hebrew origin. It is believed to be derived from the name Amaya, which means 'close to God' or 'one who is loved by God'. It is a spiritual and meaningful name with a strong connection to faith and spirituality.
Popularity of the Name Amaiah
The popularity for the name Amaiah peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 61 births, which ranked number 5,093 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Amaiah had the most female births in 2022 with 61, which ranked number 2,779 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Amaiah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 61 births, an increase of 154.17%. Among females, Amaiah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 61 births, an increase of 154.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amaiah
- 20 Year Trend of Amaiah: 369.23%
- 10 Year Trend of Amaiah: 154.17%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Amaiah: 154.17%
Popularity of Amaiah by State
Among females, Amaiah was most popular in Southeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amaiah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1247 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amaiah
- Total Births of Amaiah: 67 (9.78%)
- Female Births of Amaiah: 67 (9.78%)
Given the upward trend of Amaiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.78% increase in total births, for a total of 67 births in 2024. For Females, births for Amaiah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 67 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.78%.