Delightful, nectar, or beloved
Amiya is a name with multiple roots, most notably from the Sanskrit word for 'nectar' or 'delight'. In a Western context, it is often treated as a modern elaboration of Amy, which is derived from the Old French 'Amée', meaning 'beloved'.
Less common today
Amiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #625 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian literary critic and poet
Japanese actress
