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UK girl's name

Remiyah

An Arabic name meaning "to shoot an arrow" or "archer".

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.

Remiyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Remiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 9 births.

This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2014 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Remiyah. 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

  • Remiyah ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 9 girls were registered as Remiyah.
  • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Remiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3695

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2020

9 births

Estimated living

50

2026

Meaning

What does Remiyah mean?

The name Remiyah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region. It is a variation of the Arabic name Rami, which means "a shooter of arrows" or "an archer." This name likely emerged during the medieval period, when archery was a revered skill and profession.

In ancient times, archery held significant cultural and military importance in various civilizations across the Middle East and beyond. The name Remiyah may have been bestowed upon individuals who excelled in the art of archery or were associated with this respected craft.

While there are no known definitive historical references to the name Remiyah in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the name Rami and the significance of archery in those regions suggest its possible usage during the medieval era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Remiyah was Remiyah al-Qurashi, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His works contributed to the rich literary heritage of the Islamic Golden Age and are still celebrated today.

Another notable figure bearing this name was Remiyah ibn Abdallah, a skilled archer and military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th century CE. His expertise in archery and strategic leadership were instrumental in several decisive battles.

In the 12th century, Remiyah al-Andalusi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). Her contributions to the field of mathematics and her work on celestial observations were highly regarded during her time.

During the Ottoman Empire era, Remiyah Pasha was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century. His leadership and diplomacy skills were instrumental in maintaining stability and order within the empire's territories.

In more recent history, Remiyah Khalil was a celebrated Syrian artist and sculptor who lived in the 20th century. Her works, which often depicted traditional Arabic themes and motifs, were widely acclaimed and are featured in numerous art galleries and museums around the world.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the name Remiyah across various cultures, professions, and time periods, reflecting its enduring connection to the art of archery and the rich cultural heritage of the Middle Eastern region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Remiyah over time

The chart below shows babies named Remiyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 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 Remiyah, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Remiyah
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Decades

Remiyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Remiyah 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 #3898 29 5
2010s #4112 21 4

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FAQ

Remiyah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Remiyah was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Remiyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 9 babies registered as Remiyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Remiyah?

An Arabic name meaning "to shoot an arrow" or "archer".

How many people are called Remiyah in the UK?

A total of 50 babies have been registered as Remiyah across the 9 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.