Anayat is a distinctive choice, ranked #869 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anayat in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#869
About the Name Anayat
Anayat has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #869. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2021.
Anayat is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anayat
Unlikely. With around 42 UK babies named Anayat per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anayat in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anayat has held a stable position around #869 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #869 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Anayat 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.
Anayat does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Anayats in the wild.
42
UK babies named Anayat (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1472 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anayat
Likely around 1 other Anayat in the class
UK Popularity (2021–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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