Amilya
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly French or Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 830 living Americans carry the first name Amilya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amilya today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amilya births was 2012 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amilya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Amilya with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
830
~ 1 in 412,957 Americans
Peak year
2012
62 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,453
Tracked since 1995
Census
Amilya in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 582 people with the first name Amilya, which placed it at #18,495 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,495
National first-name rank
People counted
582
582 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
38.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amilya
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amilya is White at 38.7%. The next largest groups are Black (30.8%) and Hispanic (17.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Amilya described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Amilya at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White38.7% · 225
- Black or African American30.8% · 179
- Hispanic or Latino17.2% · 100
- Two or more races11.7% · 68
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Popularity
Amilya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amilya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 482 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amilya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amilya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amilyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Amilya, while New York, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amilya
The name Amilya is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "amala," meaning "pure" or "unblemished." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been used to symbolize purity, innocence, and virtue.
In the medieval era, the name Amilya gained prominence in certain parts of Europe, particularly in the regions now known as Italy and France. Historical records indicate that it was favored among noble families and was often bestowed upon daughters as a sign of their esteemed lineage and the high expectations placed upon them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amilya can be found in the 12th-century "Chanson de Geste," a collection of epic poems that celebrated the exploits of Charlemagne and his knights. In this literary work, Amilya was depicted as a brave and virtuous maiden who played a pivotal role in the narrative, further solidifying the name's association with strength and moral uprightness.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Amilya, leaving an indelible mark on various fields. One such figure was Amilya of Todi (1103-1165), an Italian mystic and Benedictine nun who was renowned for her piety and spiritual visions. Her life and teachings inspired many and contributed to the spread of the name across medieval Europe.
In the realm of art, Amilya Canter (1534-1596), a Dutch painter from the Renaissance era, gained recognition for her exquisite portraiture and religious works. Her masterpieces can still be admired in various museums across Europe, serving as a testament to her artistic prowess and the enduring legacy of her name.
Amilya Hawkins (1790-1865), an American educator and abolitionist, played a significant role in the fight against slavery and the promotion of equal educational opportunities for women. Her pioneering efforts in the field of education left an indelible mark on the history of the United States and inspired generations of women to pursue their dreams and make a difference in society.
Another notable figure bearing the name Amilya was Amilya Hernandez (1927-2005), a Mexican writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of the human experience. Her poignant words and profound insights into the human condition garnered widespread acclaim, cementing her place in the literary canon of Latin American literature.
While these are just a few examples, the name Amilya has been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each leaving their own unique imprint on the world and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience. Its enduring presence across cultures and generations serves as a testament to its timeless beauty and the profound meaning it has embodied for those who have borne it.
People
Amilya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amilya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amilya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amilya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 830 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amilya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 412,957 US residents.
Is Amilya a common name?
We classify Amilya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 838 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amilya most popular?
The single biggest year for Amilya was 2012, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amilya is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Amilya in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 582 people with the name Amilya, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,495 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Amilya in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Amilya?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Amilya appears almost entirely female. Of the 590 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Amilya?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amilya is White at 38.7%. The next largest groups are Black (30.8%) and Hispanic (17.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Amilya most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Amilya in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.7% (225 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amilya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amilya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amilya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amilya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amilya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amilya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Amilya?
Want to know how many people have the name Amilya? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.