Amariyah
2025 SSA
About Amariyah
Amariyah is a feminine name with multicultural resonance. It appears to blend elements of names like Amara (which means 'eternal' in Sanskrit or 'grace' in Igbo) with the Hebrew 'Yah,' referring to God. The name may be a contemporary variation of Amariah, a biblical name meaning 'God has spoken' or 'promised by God.' Amariyah has a melodic, flowing quality with its four syllables and soft sounds. While not among the most common names, it has gained some recognition in recent decades as parents seek names with spiritual significance and beautiful sounds. The name has a graceful, elegant quality while its 'yah' ending gives it a distinctive character that sets it apart from similar names like Amara or Amaya.
Pronounced am-uh-REE-uh.
As of October 2026, Amariyah ranked #4268 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3329 for girls in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,667 | 30 | 16.8 |
| 2015 | #4,076 | 36 | 20.2 |
| 2016 | #3,329 | 48 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | #3,632 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | #4,243 | 33 | 19.4 |
| 2019 | #4,777 | 28 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | #3,500 | 43 | 26.6 |
| 2021 | #3,886 | 38 | 23.2 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,367 | 32 | 19.9 |
| 2024 | #3,811 | 39 | 24.1 |
| 2025 | #4,268 | 33 | 20.5 |