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UK girl's name

Ameia

An English feminine name potentially derived from the Greek word "amemistos" meaning "without defect".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ameia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ameia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ameia. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ameia ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Ameia.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ameia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Ameia mean?

The name Ameia is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "ameia," which means "change" or "transition." This name has its roots in the rich cultural tapestry of the Classical Greek era, dating back to around the 5th century BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a character named Ameia in his dialogues. However, there is no clear historical reference as to whether this was an actual person or a fictional character used for philosophical discourse.

During the Byzantine period, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Ameia gained some popularity, particularly among the aristocratic classes of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was during this time that the first recorded historical figure with this name emerged – Ameia of Constantinople, a noblewoman who lived in the 9th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.

In the Middle Ages, the name Ameia found its way into the annals of European history through the exploits of Ameia of Tuscany, a 12th-century Italian countess renowned for her military prowess and her role in defending her lands against rival noble families.

The Renaissance period saw the name Ameia gain further recognition, with one notable figure being Ameia de' Medici, a 15th-century member of the illustrious Medici family of Florence, who was celebrated for her patronage of the arts and her support of artists and scholars during the Italian Renaissance.

Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Ameia Earhart, an American aviation pioneer and author, who was born in 1897 and became the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Her remarkable achievements and bravery in the field of aviation made her a household name and a symbol of women's empowerment.

Another notable figure with the name Ameia is Ameia Griffith, a 20th-century American actress and dancer who graced the silver screen in the 1940s and 1950s. Her performances in musicals and her captivating on-screen presence made her a beloved figure in the golden age of Hollywood.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Ameia by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ameia 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
2010s #5666 3 1

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FAQ

Ameia: questions and answers

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

In 2018, Ameia was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ameia most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Ameia in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ameia?

An English feminine name potentially derived from the Greek word "amemistos" meaning "without defect".

How many people are called Ameia in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ameia 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.