Loved
A rare and distinctive name of Latin origin, Amyas is a masculine derivative of the Old French word 'amé', meaning 'loved'. It gained some popularity in England during the 16th century and has a literary, gentlemanly quality. While it sounds similar to the biblical name Amos, it is etymologically distinct and more closely related to the name Amy.
About 8 boys were named Amyas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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