Amilyah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "hope" or "wish".
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the first name Amilyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amilyah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amilyah births was 2016 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amilyah. 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.
People living today
295
~ 1 in 1,161,879 Americans
Peak year
2016
24 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,549
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Amilyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amilyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 185 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
Amilyah 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 Amilyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amilyah
The name Amilyah is a relatively modern name with origins in both Arabic and English cultures. It is believed to be a combination of the Arabic name Amira, meaning "princess" or "female leader," and the English name Amelia, derived from the Germanic root "amal," meaning "work."
In Arabic culture, the name Amira has been used for centuries, with references dating back to the medieval Islamic era. It was a popular name among noblewomen and members of royal families, reflecting the idea of strength, power, and leadership associated with the meaning "princess."
The English name Amelia, on the other hand, gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was often used as a variant of the German name Amalberga. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amelia can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as a landowner's name.
While there are no known historical figures specifically named Amilyah, there have been several notable individuals throughout history who bore the names Amira and Amelia. For example, Amira al-Asfuriyyah was a 10th-century Arab poet and scholar from modern-day Iraq, known for her contributions to literature and philosophy.
In the 16th century, Amelia von Neuenahr was a German countess and a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation, known for her support of the Calvinists and her patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another notable Amelia was Amelia Earhart, the famous American aviator who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Her daring exploits and determination inspired generations of women to pursue their dreams and break through gender barriers.
Amelia Opie, an English author and poet who lived from 1769 to 1853, was also a significant figure in the literary world. Her works often explored themes of social injustice and the plight of women in society.
In more recent times, Amira Hass is an Israeli journalist and author known for her coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and her advocacy for human rights and peace in the region.
The name Amilyah, while relatively new, combines the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic and English traditions, reflecting strength, leadership, and a dedication to hard work and achievement.
People
Amilyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amilyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Amilyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amilyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amilyah 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 1,161,879 US residents.
Is Amilyah a common name?
We classify Amilyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amilyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Amilyah was 2016, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amilyah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Amilyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amilyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amilyah 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 Amilyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amilyah 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 Amilyah 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Amilyah?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Amilyah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.