Will my child share the name Umayyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Umayyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Umayyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Umayyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Umayyah is declining: down 1,750 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,586 in 2018.

Is Umayyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Umayyah 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 Umayyah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Umayyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Umayyah in their class.

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About the Name Umayyah

Umayyah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1076 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1586 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

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