Amia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Amia means 'beloved' or 'loved one' in Latin.
Meaning of the Name Amia
Amia is a feminine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'amata', which means 'beloved' or 'loved one'. The name is often associated with qualities such as love, affection, and warmth. It is believed to have originated during the Roman Empire and has been used as a given name in various cultures. Amia is a beautiful and elegant name with a timeless appeal.
Popularity of the Name Amia
The popularity for the name Amia peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 397 births, which ranked number 1,363 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Amia had the most female births in 2014 with 397, which ranked number 708 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Amia has remained flat over the last ten years from 209 births to 203 births, a decline of -2.87%. Among females, Amia has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 209 births to 203 births, a decline of -2.87%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amia
- 20 Year Trend of Amia: 47.10%
- 10 Year Trend of Amia: -2.87%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Amia: -2.87%
Popularity of Amia by State
Among females, Amia was most popular in Southeastern states with 47 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 28 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 688 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 1210 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 621 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 899 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 885 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 938 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1024 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 673 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1568 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amia
- Total Births of Amia: 202 (-0.29%)
- Female Births of Amia: 202 (-0.29%)
Given the downward trend of Amia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.29% decrease in total births, for a total of 202 births in 2024. For Females, births for Amia have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 202 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.29%.