Amias
How to say it: uh-MY-us · /əˈmaɪəs/
Possibly from Latin 'amatus' meaning 'beloved'. A medieval English name of uncertain origin; may also relate to Amadeus.
Amias was the 604th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 435 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #387 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #604 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 435 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,621 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #387 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in the last forty years, Amias peaked in the 2020s. Sitting at the top now, it is likely to climb more.
What goes with it
Gentle and airy with soft breathy sounds, Amias feels tender. Cassian fits beside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amias is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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