Amariah
Every Amariah since 1980 — 3,791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amariah
Amariah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,152 in 2025 with 201 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 3,791 American babies have been named Amariah. Its peak came in 2025, when 206 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 Amariah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amariah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 201 | #1,152 | 5 | #12,117 |
| 2024 | 180 | #1,284 | 6 | #11,027 |
| 2023 | 161 | #1,393 | 5 | #12,343 |
| 2022 | 127 | #1,659 | 5 | #12,455 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,680 | — | — |
| 2020 | 136 | #1,552 | 7 | #9,619 |
| 2019 | 134 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 2018 | 142 | #1,532 | — | — |
| 2017 | 169 | #1,364 | — | — |
| 2016 | 139 | #1,591 | — | — |
| 2015 | 128 | #1,667 | — | — |
| 2014 | 135 | #1,591 | — | — |
| 2013 | 139 | #1,557 | — | — |
| 2012 | 169 | #1,379 | — | — |
| 2011 | 167 | #1,372 | — | — |
| 2010 | 177 | #1,328 | — | — |
| 2009 | 181 | #1,328 | — | — |
| 2008 | 157 | #1,486 | — | — |
| 2007 | 157 | #1,480 | — | — |
| 2006 | 128 | #1,653 | — | — |
| 2005 | 114 | #1,731 | — | — |
| 2004 | 99 | #1,896 | — | — |
| 2003 | 95 | #1,916 | — | — |
| 2002 | 78 | #2,145 | — | — |
| 2001 | 60 | #2,542 | — | — |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,942 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,453 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,042 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 5 | #10,445 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amariah in 2025?
Amariah ranked #1,152 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 201 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amariah?
3,791 babies have been named Amariah in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amariah most popular?
Amariah peaked in 2025, when 206 newborns received the name.
Is Amariah a boy or girl name?
Amariah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amariah rising or falling?
Amariah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.