Amia
Every Amia since 1965 — 6,080 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amia
Amia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,631 in 2025 with 127 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 6,080 American babies have been named Amia. Its peak came in 2014, when 397 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 Amia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | #1,631 |
| 2024 | 127 | #1,630 |
| 2023 | 185 | #1,248 |
| 2022 | 204 | #1,177 |
| 2021 | 190 | #1,238 |
| 2020 | 222 | #1,099 |
| 2019 | 222 | #1,103 |
| 2018 | 275 | #960 |
| 2017 | 320 | #852 |
| 2016 | 357 | #796 |
| 2015 | 358 | #786 |
| 2014 | 397 | #708 |
| 2013 | 256 | #981 |
| 2012 | 209 | #1,176 |
| 2011 | 162 | #1,410 |
| 2010 | 176 | #1,336 |
| 2009 | 184 | #1,315 |
| 2008 | 232 | #1,114 |
| 2007 | 188 | #1,298 |
| 2006 | 205 | #1,184 |
| 2005 | 176 | #1,275 |
| 2004 | 158 | #1,345 |
| 2003 | 164 | #1,272 |
| 2002 | 138 | #1,394 |
| 2001 | 140 | #1,360 |
| 2000 | 108 | #1,632 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,883 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,527 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,089 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,153 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,385 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,299 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amia in 2025?
Amia ranked #1,631 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 127 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amia?
6,080 babies have been named Amia in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amia most popular?
Amia peaked in 2014, when 397 newborns received the name.
Is Amia a boy or girl name?
Amia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amia rising or falling?
Amia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.