Will my child share the name Ama with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Ama per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ama in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ama becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ama has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 870 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1372 in 2002. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Ama a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ama is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ama a popular baby name in the United States?

Ama does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3319

Ama

Ama is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ama in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3319

About the Name Ama

Ama has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 870 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #1372 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Ama is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.