Emiyah
Every Emiyah since 1999 — 596 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emiyah
Emiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,518 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 596 American babies have been named Emiyah. Its peak came in 2016, when 43 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 Emiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,518 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,566 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,166 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,533 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,130 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,857 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,192 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,361 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,848 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,605 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,758 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,866 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,275 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,157 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,488 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,247 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,127 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,056 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,669 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,950 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,626 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,960 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,242 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,237 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emiyah in 2025?
Emiyah ranked #8,518 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emiyah?
596 babies have been named Emiyah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emiyah most popular?
Emiyah peaked in 2016, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Emiyah a boy or girl name?
Emiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emiyah rising or falling?
Emiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.