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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Love (from Latin amare, via Amyas)
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AY-mee-us
Amias (AY-mee-us) is a clean, modern-sounding boy's name of Latin origin, from amare, meaning "love," by way of the older form Amyas. It's easy to say and has a gentle, open sound that feels fresh without being hard to spell.
Meaning & Origin of Amias
Meaning: Love (from Latin amare, via Amyas).
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Amias
AY-mee-usIPA /ˈeɪmiəs/
Popularity of Amias
Amias ranked #693 in the U.S. in 2024, with 388 boys given the name. Its highest rank in the 2000-2024 Social Security data came just a year earlier, #682 in 2023, when 396 boys were named Amias.
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FAQ
What does the name Amias mean?
Love (from Latin amare, via Amyas).
How do you pronounce Amias?
Amias is pronounced AY-mee-us (IPA: /ˈeɪmiəs/).
Is Amias a popular name right now?
Amias is near its all-time peak (#682 in 2023), ranked #693 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2000–2024.)
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