Will my child share the name Ameya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Ameya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ameya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ameya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ameya has been fairly steady, ranked #1,639 in 2025 against #1,618 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,501 in 2014.

Is Ameya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ameya 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 Ameya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ameya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ameya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ameya

Ameya is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 54 places over five years. Its high point was #1501 in 2014, and it now sits at #1672. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Ameya

Baby Ameya — Ameya Anilkumar, credited professionally as Baby Ameya, is an Indian child actress who predominantly works in Malayalam-language soap operas.

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