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UK name, mostly girls

Ameya

Immortal, eternal, a Sanskrit name of Hindu origin.

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.

Ameya is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Ameya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1672, with 18 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 20 births.

This profile covers 244 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2004 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 90% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 243 living people in the UK are called Ameya. 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

  • Ameya ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 18 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 20 girls were registered as Ameya.
  • About 243 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ameya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 95.3% of Ameya registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1672

2024

Births in 2024

18

Latest year

Peak year

2014

20 births

Estimated living

243

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Ameya

In England and Wales birth records, Ameya has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 4.7% of registrations are for boys and 95.3% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

95% girls
Boys12 (4.7%)Girls244 (95.3%)

Ameya registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,333 in 2007
  • 3 boys registered in 2007
  • Peak: 2004 (6 births)

Ameya registered for girls

  • Ranked #1,672 in 2024
  • 18 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2014 (20 births)

Meaning

What does Ameya mean?

The name Ameya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It was widely used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of modern-day India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "amita," which means "infinite" or "boundless."

Ameya is believed to have been mentioned in some ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads. However, there are no specific references that can be definitively traced back to the earliest uses of this name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ameya was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 7th century CE. Known as Ameya Somayaji, he made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing methods for calculating the positions of planets and stars.

Another notable figure was Ameya Datta, a Bengali poet and writer from the 16th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Bengali literature and his works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary.

In the 19th century, Ameya Krishnachandra Majumdar was a prominent Indian lawyer and social reformer. He played a pivotal role in the Bengali Renaissance and worked towards improving the education system and promoting women's rights in Bengal.

Moving into the 20th century, Ameya Narendra Khanvilkar was an Indian freedom fighter and social activist. He participated in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of underprivileged communities.

More recently, Ameya Nagarajan is a modern-day Indian classical dancer and choreographer. Born in 1987, she has gained international recognition for her performances and contributions to the preservation of traditional Indian dance forms.

Throughout history, the name Ameya has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, ranging from mathematics and literature to social reform and the performing arts. Its Sanskrit roots and meaning of "infinite" or "boundless" have imbued the name with a sense of limitless potential and achievement.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ameya over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ameya in England and Wales, from 2003 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 Ameya, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 18 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Ameya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ameya 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 #1817 79 5
2010s #2297 136 10
2000s #2840 29 4

Related

Names similar to Ameya

FAQ

Ameya: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ameya was ranked #1672 for girls in England and Wales, with 18 births registered.

When was Ameya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 20 babies registered as Ameya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ameya?

Immortal, eternal, a Sanskrit name of Hindu origin.

How many people are called Ameya in the UK?

A total of 244 babies have been registered as Ameya across the 19 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.