Amethyst vs Amiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiya

Girl #1,421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"delightful, nectar-like"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ami, Miya, Mia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amethyst Rank #1,324
Amiya Rank #1,421

Amethyst is more popular, ranked #1324 vs #1421 for Amiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amethyst ___

  • Amethyst Rose
  • Amethyst Grace
  • Amethyst Jane
  • Amethyst Mae
  • Amethyst Claire
  • Amethyst Elise

Amiya ___

  • Amiya Rose
  • Amiya Grace
  • Amiya Nicole
  • Amiya Simone
  • Amiya Renee
  • Amiya Joy

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Amara Zara Imani Nadia Aviana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amethyst or Amiya more popular?

Amethyst is more popular, ranked #1324 compared to Amiya at #1421 in the United States.

What do Amethyst and Amiya mean?

Amethyst means "purple gemstone" (Latin origin). Amiya means "delightful, nectar-like" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amethyst and Amiya boy or girl names?

Amethyst is primarily a girl name. Amiya is primarily a girl name.

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