Boy Name
Amias
Amias is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Amias? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Amos.
Amias meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Amias has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Amias as A·M·I·A·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Amias is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Amias variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Amiasa, Amiase, Amiasy, Amia.
- Nicknames: Ami and A.
- Middle names: Pair Amias with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Amias middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Amos, Ames, Angie, Anika, Anais — full picks on the sibling names for Amias guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Amias? Browse our names like Amias guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Amias
What does the name Amias mean?
Amias has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Amias?
The exact origin of Amias is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Amias?
Amias has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Amias a boy's or girl's name?
Amias is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Amias in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Amias sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Amias?
Names that share Amias's sound and style include Amos, Ames, Angie, Anika, Anais.
What middle names pair well with Amias?
Good middle-name fits for Amias pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Amias is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Amias is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Amias?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amias share its rhythm without rhyming — Amos, Ames, Angie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.