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UK girl's name

Aamiyah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "peacemaker", "protector", or "secure".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aamiyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aamiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3899, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2020. 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.

Aamiyah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Aamiyah. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aamiyah ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 5 girls were registered as Aamiyah.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3899

2020

Births in 2020

5

Latest year

Peak year

2020

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Aamiyah mean?

The name Aamiyah is of Arabic origin and is believed to have derived from the word 'Aamia,' which means 'prosperous' or 'flourishing.' It is a relatively modern name, and its exact origin and meaning are not entirely clear, as it does not appear to have been widely used in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aamiyah can be found in the late 20th century, although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact year or individual who first used it. However, as it gained popularity in recent decades, several notable individuals have borne this name.

Aamiyah Robinson, an American actress born in 1995, is known for her roles in films such as "The Hate U Give" (2018) and "The Weekend Away" (2022). Aamiyah Symone, born in 1997, is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition through her appearances on the reality television show "The X Factor."

Aamiyah Richmand, born in 2004, is a young American actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Mayor" (2017) and "Bunk'd" (2019-2021). Aamiyah Burney, born in 2006, is a Canadian child actress best known for her role in the television series "Tiny Pretty Things" (2020-2021).

Aamiyah Stephens, born in 2011, is a young American actress who has appeared in several commercials and television shows, including "The Red Line" (2019) and "Chicago Fire" (2020). While the name Aamiyah may not have a long and well-documented history, it has gained popularity in recent years, and its unique sound and meaning have likely contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aamiyah over time

The chart below shows babies named Aamiyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aamiyah, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aamiyah
01345201420172020

Decades

Aamiyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamiyah 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 #3899 5 1
2010s #5691 3 1

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FAQ

Aamiyah: questions and answers

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

In 2020, Aamiyah was ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Aamiyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 5 babies registered as Aamiyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aamiyah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "peacemaker", "protector", or "secure".

How many people are called Aamiyah in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Aamiyah across the 2 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.