Will my child share the name Ummayyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Ummayyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ummayyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ummayyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ummayyah is declining: down 2,431 places since 2014, to #5,591 in 2019. It peaked at #1,649 in 2012.

Is Ummayyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ummayyah 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 Ummayyah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Ummayyah

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Ummayyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #5591 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Ummayyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2019

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About the Name Ummayyah

Ummayyah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2431 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1649 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2006.

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