The name Armiah is of Hebrew origin and means "God has uplifted." It is derived from the Hebrew name Haram, which translates to "uplifted" or "exalted." The name Armiah is relatively rare but has gained some popularity in recent years.
In the Bible, there is a character named Harmoni, who was the youngest son of Korah. However, it is unclear whether this name is related to Armiah or if they share a similar meaning by coincidence.
The name Armiah is not associated with any specific historical figures or events. It is primarily used as a given name for girls and has been more commonly used in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom since the late 20th century.
The name Armiah has seen varied popularity over the past few years in the United States. In 2012 and 2014, there were only 5 births each year with this name. However, its usage started to increase slightly in 2019, with 18 babies being named Armiah that year.
The trend continued in 2020, with 15 newborns receiving the name Armiah. Although there was a slight dip in popularity in 2021, with only 6 births recorded, it rebounded again in 2022, with 14 babies being named Armiah.
In 2023, the number of births with the name Armiah returned to 5, similar to the early years we saw. Overall, from 2012 to 2023, there have been a total of 68 babies named Armiah in the United States.