UK girl's name
Amyah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "truthful" or "honest".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 8 births.
This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2008 to 2023. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Amyah. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amyah ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 8 girls were registered as Amyah.
- • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
8 births
Estimated living
68
2026
Meaning
What does Amyah mean?
The name Amyah is a relatively modern variation of the traditional Hebrew name Amiya, which means "strength" or "resolute." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Semitic languages, where the root word "amm" signified strength, power, or fortitude.
While the name Amiya has been in use for centuries, the spelling variation "Amyah" emerged more recently, potentially as a result of cultural diffusion and the influence of various naming traditions. This particular spelling appears to have gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in certain regions of the United States.
In terms of historical references, the name Amiya can be found in certain religious texts and ancient manuscripts, although its occurrences are relatively scarce. One notable mention is in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, where Amiya is cited as the name of a scholarly figure.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Amyah are relatively modern, with records dating back to the late 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Amyah Robinson, an American singer and songwriter born in 1990, who gained recognition for her soulful R&B music.
Another notable figure named Amyah was Amyah Denise, an American fashion model and social media influencer born in 1998. She gained a substantial following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, showcasing her fashion sense and lifestyle.
In the realm of sports, Amyah Sellers, an American basketball player born in 1999, made a name for herself during her collegiate career at the University of Cincinnati, where she excelled as a forward on the women's basketball team.
Amyah Burgos, a Puerto Rican actress born in 1992, is also notable for her roles in various television series and films, including appearances in popular shows like "Orange Is the New Black" and "Broad City."
Lastly, Amyah Patel, an Indian-American author and speaker born in 1985, is known for her work in the field of personal development and self-empowerment, having published several books and given talks on topics related to mindfulness and self-discovery.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Amyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amyah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amyah 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 | #4077 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4549 | 45 | 10 |
| 2000s | #5055 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Amyah
- 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
Amyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amyah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Amyah was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Amyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 8 babies registered as Amyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amyah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "truthful" or "honest".
How many people are called Amyah in the UK?
A total of 68 babies have been registered as Amyah across the 15 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.