Amahia
A feminine Hawaiian name meaning "beloved child" or "cherished one".
Name Census estimates that about 262 living Americans carry the first name Amahia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amahia today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amahia births was 2024 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amahia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
262
~ 1 in 1,308,223 Americans
Peak year
2024
34 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,187
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Amahia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amahia from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 146 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amahia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amahia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amahias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, Florida, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Amahia, while New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amahia
The name Amahia is believed to have its origins in the Polynesian languages of the Pacific islands. It is thought to be derived from the Maori word "ama," which means "brave" or "fearless," and the Hawaiian word "hia," which means "sacred" or "cherished."
The name Amahia was likely first used by the indigenous peoples of the Polynesian islands, who have a rich cultural heritage and oral tradition that dates back thousands of years. Records of the name's use can be found in ancient chants, songs, and stories passed down through generations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Amahia can be found in the Hawaiian creation chant, the Kumulipo, which recounts the formation of the Hawaiian islands and the genealogy of the Hawaiian people. In this chant, Amahia is described as a powerful and revered ancestor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amahia. One of the most famous was Amahia Haukipu, a Hawaiian chieftain who lived in the late 18th century and played a crucial role in the unification of the Hawaiian islands under King Kamehameha I.
Another notable Amahia was Amahia Kahawai, a respected Maori tohunga (spiritual leader) and healer who lived in the early 19th century in New Zealand. She was renowned for her knowledge of traditional Maori medicine and her ability to communicate with the spirit world.
In the 20th century, Amahia Lohahiau was a prominent Hawaiian musician and composer who helped preserve and promote traditional Hawaiian music and dance. She was also a respected educator and cultural ambassador, sharing the rich heritage of her people with audiences around the world.
Amahia Tuheiava was a Tahitian artist and activist who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of French Polynesia in the latter half of the 20th century. Her vibrant paintings and sculptures celebrated the indigenous traditions and values of her people.
More recently, Amahia Wilson was a respected Maori academic and author who made significant contributions to the study of indigenous knowledge systems and the revitalization of the Maori language and culture. Her work has been instrumental in preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of the Maori people.
People
Amahia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amahia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amahia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amahia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 262 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amahia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,308,223 US residents.
Is Amahia a common name?
We classify Amahia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 264 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amahia most popular?
The single biggest year for Amahia was 2024, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amahia is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amahia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amahia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amahia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amahia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amahia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amahia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Amahia as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Amahia, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.