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Amyas

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-mee-us /ˈeɪ.mi.əs/Medium

Meaning: Amyas is an old English name, usually derived from Latin amatus ('loved; beloved') or linked to Amis/Amias. It was popularized by the hero Amyas Leigh in Charles Kingsley's novel Westward Ho! A warm, literary pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm literary name: Amyas likely means 'loved; beloved' (said 'AY-mee-us').
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningAmyas is an old English name, usually derived from Latin amatus ('loved; beloved') or linked to Amis/Amias. It was popularized by the hero Amyas Leigh in Charles Kingsley's novel Westward Ho! A warm, literary pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#8959 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022025

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

Amyas is an old English name, usually traced to Latin amatus ('loved; beloved') and linked to Amias/Amis. It was carried by Amyas Leigh, hero of Kingsley's Westward Ho! A gentle, literary name with a debated root, which we note (said 'AY-mee-us').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, literary, and warm.

Did you know? Amyas, usually read as 'loved' (from Latin amatus), was made famous by the hero Amyas Leigh in Charles Kingsley's novel Westward Ho! (said 'AY-mee-us').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Amyas — English/Latin; likely 'loved' (amatus); Westward Ho! hero

Variations

AmiasAmyot

Nicknames

AmyAm

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amyas mean?

Amyas is usually read as 'loved; beloved' (from Latin amatus); the root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Amyas?

It's said AY-mee-us /ˈeɪ.mi.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amyas a boy or girl name?

Amyas is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Amyas?

Amyas is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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