Amijah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "possessor of eternal life".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Amijah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amijah today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amijah births was 2007 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amijah. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2007
16 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,546
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Amijah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amijah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amijah 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 Amijah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amijah
The name Amijah is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, deriving from the Hebrew word "ami" meaning "my people" or "my nation." This name emerged during the ancient times in the Middle Eastern region, particularly among the Jewish communities.
In biblical texts, the name Amijah is not explicitly mentioned. However, it bears a resemblance to the Hebrew name Ammiel, which means "people of God." This similarity suggests a potential link between the two names and their shared Hebrew roots.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amijah can be traced back to the 16th century. Amijah ben Solomon, a renowned Jewish philosopher and scholar, lived during this period and contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amijah. In the 17th century, Amijah ben Isaac, a prominent rabbi and author, left a lasting impact with his scholarly works on Jewish law and theology.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Amijah Khalil was a renowned Palestinian poet and writer. His poetic works celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality, earning him widespread acclaim.
In the field of art, Amijah Farhat, an Egyptian-born painter and sculptor, gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of Middle Eastern landscapes and cultural scenes during the mid-20th century.
Lastly, Amijah al-Dairi was a celebrated Iraqi musician and composer who lived in the late 20th century. His compositions seamlessly blended traditional Arabic melodies with contemporary influences, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Middle Eastern music.
While the name Amijah may not have achieved widespread popularity across all cultures, it holds deep significance within its Hebrew roots and has been carried by several notable figures throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint in various fields of human endeavor.
People
Amijah + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amijah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amijah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amijah 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Amijah a common name?
We classify Amijah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amijah most popular?
The single biggest year for Amijah was 2007, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amijah is about 17 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 Amijah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amijah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amijah 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 Amijah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amijah 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 Amijah 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 common is the name Amijah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.