Total births
852
Girls' name · since 1995
Amilya
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 852 babies named Amilya, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8666
- among girls today
- 852
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Amilya currently ranks #8666 among girls' names in America, with 852 babies recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Amilya recorded 852 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #8666 nationally today, ahead of 51% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #8666 among girls today
- 852 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amilya is currently the #8666 girls' name in America, more common than 51% of girls - 852 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8666
- among girls today
- 852
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other girls
Amilya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8666
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 51% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Amilya was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
62 babies were named Amilya in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Amilya compares
852 Top 35% higher than 65% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Amilya's all-time total is 123% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amilya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 852 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 48 | 19,840 |
Amilya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amilya's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amilya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#8,666
Active since
1995
Amilya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Amilya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amilya's strongest decade.
482 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Amilya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
213 births
- 2010s
2010s
482 births
- 2020s 146
2020s
146 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 482 births (57% of all-time use).
How Amilya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Amilya's total volume
Amilya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Amilya by state
Where Amilya concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 31 | 3.6% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Amilya's total US births 3.6%
Even split
31 of 852 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amilya? ▼
Amilya has been given to 852 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8666 as of the latest data. 62 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Amilya most popular? ▼
Amilya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 482 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Amilya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amilya are Texas (31 births), California (12 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Amilya been used? ▼
Records for Amilya go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Amilya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amira, Amie, Amina, Amiyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Amilya's data
- Amilya's decade-level peak was the 2010s (482 total births); usage has since declined to 146 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Amilyas (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amilya
Nearby Names Like Amilya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amilya
Amira Girl
#137 25,609 births
Amie Girl
#4565 21,608 births
Amina Girl
#307 19,270 births
Amiyah Girl
#511 18,643 births
Amirah Girl
#464 10,863 births
Compare Amilya side by side: Amilya vs Amira Amilya vs Amie Amilya vs Amina
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amilya: #8666 Girls' Name - 852 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amilya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amilya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.