Emiyah
2025 SSA
About Emiyah
Emiyah is a contemporary feminine name that represents modern naming trends combining familiar elements in new ways. It appears to blend the popular 'Emi-' prefix (found in names like Emily or Emma) with the '-yah' suffix that often relates to spiritual names containing elements of the divine in various traditions. This creative combination gives Emiyah a melodic quality while maintaining recognizable components. The name has emerged primarily in the 21st century, particularly in the United States, reflecting parents' increasing interest in creating distinctive yet pronounceable names. While still relatively uncommon, Emiyah fits alongside similar modern constructions that balance uniqueness with accessibility. Its soft sounds and rhythmic syllables give it a gentle, feminine quality.
Pronounced em-EE-yuh.
As of October 2026, Emiyah ranked #8518 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3605 for girls in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,866 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2015 | #4,757 | 29 | 16.2 |
| 2016 | #3,605 | 43 | 24.3 |
| 2017 | #4,848 | 28 | 16.2 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,190 | 34 | 20.3 |
| 2020 | #3,855 | 37 | 22.9 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |