Amia

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Pronounced uh-MEE-uh /ə.ˈmi.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contemporary America with the sense "beloved."Low

In 30 seconds: Amia is a modern American name that echoes the Latin 'amare', 'to love', and is read as 'beloved'.

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Origin MediumModern American, Latin

MeaningA modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contemporary America with the sense "beloved."

U.S. rank (2025)#1631 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births127 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,079

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name leans on the Latin root for love, the same one behind Amy and Amabel, without being a direct descendant of any single older name. It is a contemporary coinage chosen for that gentle 'beloved' association and its soft, open sound. The meaning is more a suggestion than a documented etymology.

Its three flowing vowels give it an airy, melodic quality typical of recent American names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Amia is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Amia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amia mean?

Amia is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Amia?

It's commonly said uh-MEE-uh /ə.ˈmi.ə/.

Is Amia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Amia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Amia?

In 2024, Amia ranked #1623 in the U.S. for girls, with 127 births recorded.