Amilyah
Every Amilyah since 2001 — 308 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amilyah
Amilyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,898 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 308 American babies have been named Amilyah. Its peak came in 2016, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Amilyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amilyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,898 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,600 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,580 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,446 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,709 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,448 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,044 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,466 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,554 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,459 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,742 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,468 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,035 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,752 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,354 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,905 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,027 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,129 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,558 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,660 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,177 |
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| 2001 | 6 | #13,617 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amilyah in 2025?
Amilyah ranked #8,898 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amilyah?
308 babies have been named Amilyah in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amilyah most popular?
Amilyah peaked in 2016, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Amilyah a boy or girl name?
Amilyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amilyah rising or falling?
Amilyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.