Amiya
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "immortal, eternal" or "celestial".
Name Census estimates that about 8,467 living Americans carry the first name Amiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amiya today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amiya births was 2009 (484 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amiya. 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.
Key insights
- • Amiya is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
8.5K
~ 1 in 40,481 Americans
Peak year
2009
484 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,413
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Amiya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amiya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 3,977 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amiya 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 Amiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amiyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 37 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Amiya, while West Virginia, Nebraska, Nevada recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 198 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amiya
The name Amiya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. It is believed to have emerged as a given name around the 5th century BCE, during the period of the Vedic civilization in the Indian subcontinent.
Amiya is derived from the Sanskrit word "amiya," which means "unfailing" or "inexhaustible." It is often associated with concepts of abundance, eternal existence, and boundless qualities. The name carries a sense of endurance and immortality.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, the term "amiya" is sometimes used to describe the eternal and infinite nature of the divine or the cosmic essence. This connection likely contributed to the name's adoption as a personal name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Amiya as a given name can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The text mentions a character named Amiya, who was a renowned sage and scholar. However, little is known about the historical details of this individual.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amiya. One of the most famous was Amiya Chakravarty (1901-1986), a renowned Bengali poet, novelist, and playwright from India. He was widely acclaimed for his literary works and contributions to Bengali literature.
Another prominent figure was Amiya Nath Basu (1916-2000), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and held various political positions throughout his career.
In the field of science, Amiya Kumar Bagchi (1924-2011) was an eminent Indian chemist and academic. He made significant contributions to the study of physical chemistry and served as the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Amiya Prosad Sen (1901-1982) was a renowned Indian historian and archaeologist, known for his extensive research on ancient Indian history, culture, and archaeology. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions.
Another notable individual was Amiya Samanta (1899-1980), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards improving the lives of underprivileged communities in Odisha, a state in eastern India.
While the name Amiya has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among individuals of Indian descent.
People
Amiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amiya 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
Amiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8,467 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amiya 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 40,481 US residents.
Is Amiya a common name?
We classify Amiya as "Rare". It ranks above 97.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,557 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Amiya was 2009, when 484 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amiya is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Amiya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amiya 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.
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.