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UK girl's name

Aamaya

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "immortal" or "eternal".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aamaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aamaya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 4 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2012 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Aamaya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aamaya ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 4 girls were registered as Aamaya.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamaya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2015

4 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Aamaya mean?

The name Aamaya is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. The earliest records of this name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to a divine or celestial being.

In Sanskrit, the name Aamaya is derived from the root word "ama," which means "immortal" or "eternal." The suffix "ya" is often added to Sanskrit words to denote a sense of possession or belonging. Thus, the name Aamaya can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses immortality" or "one who belongs to the eternal realm."

One of the earliest known references to the name Aamaya can be found in the Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In this ancient text, Aamaya is mentioned as a minor deity associated with the concept of eternal life and immortality.

Over the centuries, the name Aamaya has been borne by several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Aamaya Devi, a renowned Indian poet and philosopher who lived during the 7th century CE. Her works, which explored themes of spirituality and the pursuit of enlightenment, have been widely studied and celebrated in Indian literature.

Another prominent figure with the name Aamaya was Aamaya Bhatta, a Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 8th century CE. He is best known for his influential works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics, which have had a lasting impact on the study of the language.

In the realm of art and culture, Aamaya Rajendra was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived during the 20th century (1922-1998). She is credited with reviving and popularizing the ancient Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, and her contributions to the art form have been widely recognized and celebrated.

Aamaya Mishra (1952-2018) was a renowned Indian author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to feminism, social justice, and human rights. Her works have been translated into several languages and have been instrumental in raising awareness about various social issues in India.

Aamaya Banerjee (1938-2022) was a distinguished Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of functional analysis and operator theory. Her groundbreaking research earned her numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.

While the name Aamaya has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu mythology, it has since transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds around the world, each imbuing it with their own unique personal significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aamaya over time

The chart below shows babies named Aamaya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aamaya, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aamaya
01234201220172023

Decades

Aamaya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamaya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5111 7 2
2010s #5270 14 4

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FAQ

Aamaya: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aamaya in the UK right now?

In 2023, Aamaya was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aamaya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 4 babies registered as Aamaya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aamaya?

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "immortal" or "eternal".

How many people are called Aamaya in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Aamaya across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.