Will my child share the name Amaiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Amaiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amaiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amaiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amaiya is declining: down 163 places since 2020, to #1,719 in 2025. It peaked at #1,172 in 2016.

Is Amaiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Amaiya 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 Amaiya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Amaiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1719 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Amaiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Amaiya

Amaiya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 560 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1172 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

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