Amiah vs Lori

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiah

Girl #1,678 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my people, close to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lori

Girl #1,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amiah Rank #1,678
Lori Rank #1,525

Lori is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1678 for Amiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiah ___

  • Amiah Rose
  • Amiah Grace
  • Amiah Lynn
  • Amiah Faith
  • Amiah Nicole
  • Amiah Jade

Lori ___

  • Lori Ann
  • Lori Lynn
  • Lori Beth
  • Lori Jean
  • Lori Kay
  • Lori Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiah

Aliyah Saniyah Amara Destiny Zaria

If you choose Lori

Karen Donna Linda Steven Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiah or Lori more popular?

Lori is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Amiah at #1678 in the United States.

What do Amiah and Lori mean?

Amiah means "my people, close to God" (Hebrew origin). Lori means "laurel, victory" (Latin origin).

Are Amiah and Lori boy or girl names?

Amiah is primarily a girl name. Lori is primarily a girl name.

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