UK girl's name
Remaya
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin or Greek.
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.
Remaya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Remaya 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 2012, with 9 births.
This profile covers 65 England and Wales registrations across 14 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 65 living people in the UK are called Remaya. 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
- • Remaya ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 9 girls were registered as Remaya.
- • About 65 living people in the UK are estimated to have Remaya 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
2012
9 births
Estimated living
65
2026
Meaning
What does Remaya mean?
The name Remaya has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "rama" meaning "pleasing" or "delightful" and "aya" meaning "path" or "way". Thus, the name Remaya can be interpreted as "the pleasing path" or "the delightful way".
This name first appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly in the Vedas and the Upanishads, which are among the most sacred and revered texts in Hinduism. It was often used as a name for characters or deities who embodied the ideals of righteousness, virtue, and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Remaya can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit tale dating back to around 400 BCE. In this ancient text, Remaya is the name of a wise and virtuous sage who guides the protagonists on their spiritual journey.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Remaya. In the 5th century CE, Remaya was the name of a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Vedanta, one of the Six Orthodox Schools of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable Remaya was a 12th-century Hindu mystic and poet from the region of present-day India. Her devotional poetry and writings on spiritual enlightenment are still widely studied and admired today.
In the 16th century, Remaya was the name of a revered Hindu saint and spiritual leader who established several ashrams and monasteries across South Asia. He was known for his teachings on self-realization and the attainment of inner peace.
In more recent times, Remaya was the name of a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2005. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of the Bharatanatyam dance form and was instrumental in preserving and promoting this ancient art form.
Lastly, Remaya was also the name of a respected Indian scholar and author who lived from 1932 to 2018. She wrote numerous books on Hindu philosophy, mythology, and spirituality, and her works have been translated into several languages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Remaya over time
The chart below shows babies named Remaya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Remaya, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remaya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Remaya 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 | #4552 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4237 | 41 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4442 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Remaya
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Remaya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Remaya in the UK right now?
In 2024, Remaya was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Remaya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 9 babies registered as Remaya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Remaya?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin or Greek.
How many people are called Remaya in the UK?
A total of 65 babies have been registered as Remaya across the 14 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.