Amias
- Meaning
- Possibly friend or loved; origin debated
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What does Amias mean?
Amias means “Possibly friend or loved; origin debated”.
Amias is closely associated with the older spelling Amyas, a name and surname with more than one proposed origin. One explanation connects it with medieval names for a friend, ultimately from Latin; another points to the French place name Amiens. Loved is also a familiar interpretation, but no single account is certain for every Amias.
Amyas Leigh, the hero of Charles Kingsley's Westward Ho!, provides a literary association for the older spelling. Amias looks similar to Amos and other biblical names, yet resemblance does not make it biblical. The i and y versions may sound alike, leaving family history or the desired literary connection as useful ways to choose between them.
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How popular is Amias?
United States · 2025Explore how often Amias is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #642 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Amias
- 435 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.5% More than 2024
Amias over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #642 | 435 |
| 2024 | Boys | #694 | 390 |
| 2023 | Boys | #682 | 396 |
| 2022 | Boys | #808 | 309 |
| 2022 | Girls | #12,330 | 7 |
| 2021 | Boys | #759 | 330 |
| 2020 | Boys | #700 | 363 |
| 2019 | Boys | #825 | 274 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,478 | 117 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,735 | 89 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,467 | 117 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,589 | 101 |
| 2014 | Boys | #3,462 | 31 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- Hugh's son
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