UK girl's name
Amaiyah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Arabic, meaning "protected by God".
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.
Amaiyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amaiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1541, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 20 births.
This profile covers 180 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2007 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 179 living people in the UK are called Amaiyah. 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
- • Amaiyah ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 20 girls were registered as Amaiyah.
- • About 179 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amaiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1541
2024
Births in 2024
20
Latest year
Peak year
2016
20 births
Estimated living
179
2026
Meaning
What does Amaiyah mean?
The name Amaiyah is a modern invention, likely derived from the Arabic name Amaya, meaning "long-lived" or "eternal." However, there is no clear historical record or cultural origin for the specific spelling "Amaiyah."
While the name Amaya has roots in Arabic culture, the variation Amaiyah appears to be a recently coined name, possibly inspired by the trend of adding unique spellings or combining existing names to create new, distinct monikers.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Amaiyah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of this particular spelling are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century.
Due to its modern nature, there are no notable historical figures or famous individuals with the name Amaiyah. However, as a relatively new name, it has the potential to gain prominence and significance in the future.
It is important to note that while the name Amaiyah may not have a rich historical background, names are constantly evolving, and new variations and combinations are continuously being introduced into various cultures and societies. The lack of a documented past does not diminish the value or significance of a name, as it represents the creativity and personal preferences of those who choose to bestow it upon their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amaiyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Amaiyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Amaiyah, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaiyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amaiyah 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 | #2121 | 70 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2880 | 101 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4312 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Amaiyah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amaiyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amaiyah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amaiyah was ranked #1541 for girls in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.
When was Amaiyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 20 babies registered as Amaiyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amaiyah?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from Arabic, meaning "protected by God".
How many people are called Amaiyah in the UK?
A total of 180 babies have been registered as Amaiyah across the 16 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.