Will my child share the name Ama with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Ama per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ama in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ama becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ama has been fairly steady, ranked #2,440 in 2025 against #2,449 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,372 in 2002.

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.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2440

Ama

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Ama is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ama in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ama in their class.