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UK girl's name

Amariya

A feminine name derived from "amara", meaning eternal life or immortality.

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.

Amariya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amariya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.

This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.

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

We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Amariya. 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

  • Amariya ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 girls were registered as Amariya.
  • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amariya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2024

5 births

Estimated living

5

2026

Meaning

What does Amariya mean?

The name Amariya has its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in South Asia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," which means "immortal" or "eternal." The name Amariya is believed to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE in regions where Hinduism and Buddhism were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Amariya can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas. In these texts, Amariya is often associated with deities or celestial beings, reflecting the name's connection to immortality and eternity.

During the medieval period, the name Amariya gained popularity among royalty and nobility in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Amariya Devi, a 10th-century queen of the Chaulukya dynasty in present-day Gujarat, India. She was known for her patronage of arts and architecture, and her reign was marked by cultural prosperity.

In the 12th century, Amariya Bhattacharya, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from Bengal, gained recognition for his literary works. His contributions to Sanskrit literature and philosophy have been widely celebrated.

Moving forward to the 16th century, Amariya Khan was a prominent military commander in the Mughal Empire, serving under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He played a significant role in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery and strategic skills.

Another notable figure was Amariya Pande, a 17th-century Indian mathematician and astrologer from the Maratha Empire. He authored several treatises on mathematics, astronomy, and astrology, contributing to the advancement of these fields during his time.

It is worth noting that while the name Amariya has a rich historical lineage in South Asia, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, carrying its essence of immortality and eternity across diverse contexts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Amariya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amariya 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 #4192 5 1

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FAQ

Amariya: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Amariya was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Amariya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Amariya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amariya?

A feminine name derived from "amara", meaning eternal life or immortality.

How many people are called Amariya in the UK?

A total of 5 babies have been registered as Amariya across the 1 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.