Will my child share the name Amaiyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Amaiyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amaiyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amaiyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amaiyah is at its highest recorded position — #1,512 in 2025, with 20 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,449.

Is Amaiyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Amaiyah 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 Amaiyah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1512

Amaiyah

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Amaiyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1512 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Amaiyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Amaiyah

Amaiyah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 908 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1525 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

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