Girl
Latin
3 syllables
Amia
ah-MEE-ah
/əˈmiː.ə/
"Dearly loved" — a rare, lilting Latin name that breathes pure affection
Amia is a name rooted in the Latin amia or amata meaning beloved or dearly loved. It functions as a graceful elaboration of Amy or Ami, adding a lyrical final vowel that gives the name a more flowing, romantic character. The name has been gaining use in the United States since the 2000s and appeals to parents seeking a short but complete-feeling name with a loving meaning.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesA · mi · a
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordAmia
MeaningBeloved, dearly loved
PopularityRare
Peak Year2010
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayAugust 10
Nicknames
AmyAmiMiaAmes
About the Name Amia
Amia means beloved or dearly loved, from Latin roots. It is a name that expresses pure, unconditional affection.
Amia has Latin origins from the root amia or amata meaning beloved. It functions as an elaborated form of Amy with a more complete, flowing sound.
Amia is rare but rising. It is an uncommon choice that appeals to parents who want a short, sweet name with a loving meaning.
Amia Rose, Amia Grace, and Amia Faith are tender, harmonious combinations that suit the name's loving character.
Amias are often described as warm, loving, and gentle — a name that radiates pure affection and kindness.
Amia is the most common spelling. It is distinct from Amiya (more common variant) and Mia (shorter form). All are used in the United States.
Personality of Amia
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amia
Creativity
78%
Elegance
82%
Independence
72%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
68%
Warmth
90%
Famous People Named Amia
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Amia Miley
Name used in contemporary American culture
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Amia
Rising name appearing in US birth records from the 2000s onward
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Amia
Name with Latin-rooted meaning of pure love and affection
Middle Names for Amia
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amia
Amia Rose
Amia Grace
Amia Mae
Amia Faith
Amia Jade
Amia Claire
Amia Sofia
Amia Belle
Amia Noelle
Amia Marie
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History of Amia
200
Amia/Amata used in Latin as terms of endearment for beloved women
1990
Amia begins appearing in US birth records
2010
Amia reaches its modest peak in US naming registers
2020
Amia continues rising as parents discover this gentle, uncommon name
Numerology & Symbolism of Amia
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Peach
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🌸
Lucky Flower
Peony
Amia Around the World
How Amia is written in different languages and scripts
آميا
Arabic
アミア
Japanese
Амия
Russian
아미아
Korean
阿米娅
Chinese
Άμια
Greek
अमिया
Hindi
אַמִיָּה
Hebrew
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