UK girl's name
Amayra
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "immortal" or "eternal".
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.
Amayra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amayra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #565, with 69 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 69 births.
This profile covers 258 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Amayra is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 260 living people in the UK are called Amayra. 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
- • Amayra ranked #565 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 69 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 69 girls were registered as Amayra.
- • Amayra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
- • About 260 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amayra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#565
2024
Births in 2024
69
Latest year
Peak year
2024
69 births
Estimated living
260
2026
Meaning
What does Amayra mean?
The name Amayra is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that emerged in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," which means immortal or eternal. The name is closely associated with Hindu mythology and culture.
In Hindu mythology, Amara is one of the names used to refer to the immortal beings known as devas or gods. The concept of immortality and eternal life is deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy, and the name Amayra reflects this idea of everlasting existence and divine essence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Amayra can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These sacred texts often mention the name in reference to various divine beings and celestial entities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amayra. One of the earliest examples is Amayra Datta, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. Her works were widely celebrated for their literary excellence and profound insights into Hindu philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Amayra was Amayra Simha, a powerful ruler who reigned over the Chahamana dynasty in the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan during the 12th century CE. He was known for his military prowess and the construction of numerous forts and temples.
In the realm of spirituality, Amayra Devi was a revered mystic and saint who lived in the 16th century CE in the Indian state of Punjab. She was renowned for her devotional poetry and her teachings on the path of divine love and self-realization.
Amayra Bai was a prominent female warrior and military leader who fought alongside her husband, the Maratha ruler Shivaji, in the 17th century CE. She played a crucial role in the Maratha Empire's resistance against the Mughal Empire and was celebrated for her bravery and strategic acumen.
In more recent times, Amayra Sen was an acclaimed Bengali author and poet who lived in the 20th century CE. Her works explored themes of love, identity, and the human condition, and she is regarded as one of the most influential voices in modern Bengali literature.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Amayra throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and human endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amayra over time
The chart below shows babies named Amayra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Amayra, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 69 births in 2024, compared with 69 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amayra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amayra 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 | #989 | 201 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2239 | 57 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amayra is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amayra. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Amayra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
Across the UK
Amayra in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#749 in 2023
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Amayra
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- 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
Amayra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amayra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amayra was ranked #565 for girls in England and Wales, with 69 births registered.
When was Amayra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 69 babies registered as Amayra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amayra?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "immortal" or "eternal".
How many people are called Amayra in the UK?
A total of 258 babies have been registered as Amayra across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Amayra most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amayra ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #749 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.