Amylah

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Amylah Pronunciation

Amylah is pronounced ə-MY-lah /əˈmaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Amy ('beloved') and the -ylah ending; construction informalLow

In 30 seconds: Amy, modern and elongated: Amylah pairs the 'beloved' Amy sound with a soft -ylah finish. Tender root, contemporary flair.

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Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningModern coinage echoing Amy ('beloved') and the -ylah ending; construction informal

U.S. rank (2024)#4034 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 392

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Amylah is a modern coinage echoing Amy — Old French amee, 'beloved' — with the trendy -ylah ending. The construction is contemporary and informal, which we flag; Amy supplies the echoed meaning.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, beloved-in-echo, and modern.

Did you know? Amy comes from Old French amee, 'beloved' — and modern coinages like Amylah keep that affectionate sound while joining the -ylah naming wave.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

AmylaAmilahAmiyah

Nicknames

Amy

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If you like Amylah…

Amy— the 'beloved' name it echoes

Amaya— a fellow soft modern name

Amiyah— a companion -iyah pick

Kaylah— another -ylah name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Amylah?

Amylah is pronounced ə-MY-lah (/əˈmaɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Amylah said aloud.

How do you say Amylah?

Amylah is said ə-MY-lah (/əˈmaɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Amylah said aloud.

What does the name Amylah mean?

Amylah echoes Amy ('beloved') with the -ylah ending; the construction is informal, so we flag it.

Is Amylah a boy or girl name?

Amylah is a girl's name.

How popular is Amylah?

Amylah is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.