Amiah

Meaning of Amiah

Amiah, pronounced uh-MY-uh, is a modern crossover name with layered roots. In Spanish-Basque lore it echoes Amaya, the storied hilltop stronghold of Castile; in Sanskrit it parallels Amiya, meaning “nectar” or “delight”; some also hear a blend of the French ami, “friend,” and the ever-popular -ah ending. This vowel-rich cadence has helped Amiah gain quiet traction in the United States: debuting with only six registrations in 1993, it rose into the national Top 1000 by 1997, peaked around No. 700 in 2010, and remains comfortably in use at No. 828 in the 2024 data, with 122 newborn girls receiving the name. Its steady, mid-list presence suggests a fresh alternative to Mia, Amaya, or Aaliyah—familiar yet distinct, contemporary yet carrying a hint of Iberian romance.