Amayah
Every Amayah since 1998 — 5,653 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amayah
Amayah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #841 in 2025 with 323 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 5,653 American babies have been named Amayah. Its peak came in 2022, when 419 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323 | #841 |
| 2024 | 402 | #700 |
| 2023 | 378 | #743 |
| 2022 | 419 | #704 |
| 2021 | 248 | #1,024 |
| 2020 | 278 | #929 |
| 2019 | 360 | #771 |
| 2018 | 332 | #816 |
| 2017 | 320 | #851 |
| 2016 | 275 | #975 |
| 2015 | 251 | #1,049 |
| 2014 | 210 | #1,171 |
| 2013 | 197 | #1,220 |
| 2012 | 216 | #1,137 |
| 2011 | 206 | #1,175 |
| 2010 | 182 | #1,296 |
| 2009 | 183 | #1,317 |
| 2008 | 175 | #1,376 |
| 2007 | 136 | #1,635 |
| 2006 | 118 | #1,762 |
| 2005 | 81 | #2,239 |
| 2004 | 98 | #1,910 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,414 |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,607 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,925 |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,545 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amayah in 2025?
Amayah ranked #841 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 323 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amayah?
5,653 babies have been named Amayah in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amayah most popular?
Amayah peaked in 2022, when 419 newborns received the name.
Is Amayah a boy or girl name?
Amayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amayah rising or falling?
Amayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.