Amiyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #400 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Amiyah in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#400
US Rank #514
About the Name Amiyah
2024 marks Amiyah's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #400. The name has climbed 72 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Amiyah 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 #514 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Amiyah
Unlikely. With around 108 UK babies named Amiyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amiyah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Amiyah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 72 places over the last five years to #400 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Amiyah is more popular in the UK (#400) than in the US (#514). 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.
Amiyah ranks #514 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
108
UK babies named Amiyah (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 72 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Amiyah
Likely around 1 other Amiyah in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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