Girl
Hebrew
3 syllables
Amiyah
ah-MY-yah
/əˈmaɪ.ə/
"My people" — an Americanized Hebrew name with soulful rhythm and warmth
Amiyah is a modern Americanized elaboration of the Hebrew Ami, meaning my people or close to God, with the added -yah suffix which is a Hebrew divine suffix found in names like Elijah and Isaiah. The name gained popularity in the African American community in the early 2000s and carries a rhythmic, soulful quality. It entered the US top 500 in the 2010s.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · mi · yah
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordAmi
MeaningMy people, close to God
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2015
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 26
Nicknames
AmiMiyaMiaYah
About the Name Amiyah
Amiyah means my people or close to God, combining the Hebrew Ami (my people) with the divine suffix -yah found in names like Elijah and Isaiah.
Amiyah is a modern American elaboration of the Hebrew name Ami. It was created by adding the Hebrew divine suffix -yah, giving it both warmth and spiritual depth.
Amiyah ranks in the US top 500 and is particularly popular in the African American community. It peaked in the mid-2010s.
Amiyah Grace, Amiyah Rose, and Amiyah Faith are beautiful combinations that complement the name's rhythmic, spiritual character.
Amiyahs are often described as warm, soulful, and community-oriented — a name that carries deep affection and spiritual connection.
Common spellings include Amiyah and Amaya. Amiyah with -iyah is the most common spelling in the US, drawing on the Hebrew divine suffix tradition.
Personality of Amiyah
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amiyah
Creativity
80%
Elegance
78%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
74%
Warmth
90%
Famous People Named Amiyah
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Amiyah Scott
American actress and transgender rights advocate
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Amiyah
Name embraced in African American communities from the early 2000s
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Amiyah
Modern Hebrew-rooted name with rising use across the United States
Middle Names for Amiyah
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amiyah
Amiyah Grace
Amiyah Rose
Amiyah Faith
Amiyah Jade
Amiyah Nicole
Amiyah Renee
Amiyah Marie
Amiyah Noelle
Amiyah Skye
Amiyah Belle
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Amiyah
1000 BC
Ami used in Hebrew scriptures as a name meaning my people
2000
Amiyah begins appearing in US birth records
2010
Amiyah enters the US top 500 girls names
2015
Amiyah reaches peak popularity in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Amiyah
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Purple
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lavender
Amiyah Around the World
How Amiyah is written in different languages and scripts
أمية
Arabic
アミヤ
Japanese
Амия
Russian
아미야
Korean
阿米娅
Chinese
Αμίγια
Greek
अमिया
Hindi
עַמִּיָּה
Hebrew
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