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UK girl's name

Amaaya

A feminine name of Hindu origin representing immaculate, pure, or untainted.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amaaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amaaya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 8 births.

This profile covers 67 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 67 living people in the UK are called Amaaya. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amaaya ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 8 girls were registered as Amaaya.
  • About 67 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amaaya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2015

8 births

Estimated living

67

2026

Meaning

What does Amaaya mean?

The given name Amaaya is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'amaya', which means 'free from disease' or 'healthy'. It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries across various regions of India and the neighboring countries.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Amaaya can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Vedas, which are among the oldest religious texts in the world. The name is mentioned in several hymns and prayers, often associated with the concepts of health, longevity, and well-being.

In the historical records of ancient India, there are a few notable individuals who bore the name Amaaya. One such figure was Amaaya Devi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the 8th century CE in the kingdom of Kashmir. Her works, which primarily focused on spiritual and philosophical themes, were highly regarded by her contemporaries and have been preserved to this day.

Another prominent Amaaya in history was Amaaya Bhattacharya, a 13th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the state of Bengal. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry, and her works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of her time.

In the realm of literature, Amaaya Devi, a 16th-century poet from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, is celebrated for her lyrical compositions that explored themes of love, devotion, and spirituality. Her poetry, written in the Brajbhasha language, has been preserved and continues to be appreciated by literary scholars and enthusiasts.

Moving forward in time, Amaaya Kumari was a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the state of Uttar Pradesh. She played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and improve the lives of women in her community.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Amaaya. The name has a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with various fields, including literature, academia, and social activism, reflecting its positive connotations of health, well-being, and intellectual pursuits.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amaaya over time

The chart below shows babies named Amaaya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amaaya, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amaaya
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Decades

Amaaya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amaaya 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 #4135 20 4
2010s #4172 47 9

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FAQ

Amaaya: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Amaaya was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Amaaya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 8 babies registered as Amaaya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amaaya?

A feminine name of Hindu origin representing immaculate, pure, or untainted.

How many people are called Amaaya in the UK?

A total of 67 babies have been registered as Amaaya across the 13 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.