Will my child share the name Amayah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 131 UK babies named Amayah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amayah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amayah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amayah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 48 places over the last five years to #328 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Amayah popular in the US as well as the UK?

Amayah is more popular in the UK (#328) than in the US (#699). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Amayah a popular baby name in the United States?

Amayah ranks #699 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #328

Amayah

Amayah is a distinctive choice, ranked #328 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Amayah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#328

US Rank #699

About the Name Amayah

Amayah is steadily gaining in popularity, up 48 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #306 in 2023, and it currently sits at #328. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

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

In the US it sits at #699 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.