UK girl's name
Aamirah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "female leader".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aamirah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aamirah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 13 births.
This profile covers 208 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 85% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 207 living people in the UK are called Aamirah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aamirah ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 13 girls were registered as Aamirah.
- • About 207 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamirah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2001
13 births
Estimated living
207
2026
Meaning
What does Aamirah mean?
The name Aamirah has its origins in Arabic, where it is derived from the root word "amr," meaning "command" or "order." It is a feminine name that conveys a sense of authority, leadership, and power. The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age, when Arabic culture and language flourished across the Middle East and North Africa.
In Islamic tradition, Aamirah is sometimes associated with the concept of obedience to God's commands and living according to Islamic principles. The name is mentioned in several ancient Arabic texts and literary works, although its exact origins and earliest recorded use are not entirely clear.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Aamirah was Aamirah bint al-Walid, a 7th-century Arab poetess and one of the earliest known female poets in Arabic literature. She was renowned for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure was Aamirah al-Malikah, a 10th-century Arab princess and daughter of the Fatimid caliph Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and patronage of the arts and sciences.
In the 12th century, Aamirah al-Andalusiyah was a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the literary and intellectual life of medieval Spain.
During the Ottoman Empire, Aamirah Huma Sultan was a 16th-century Ottoman princess and daughter of Sultan Selim II. She was known for her philanthropic works and support of educational institutions.
In more recent history, Aamirah Fuad Sadikah was an Egyptian princess and the last wife of King Farouk I of Egypt. Born in 1911, she played a prominent role in Egyptian society and was active in various charitable organizations.
While these are just a few examples, the name Aamirah has been carried by numerous influential women throughout history, reflecting its association with authority, leadership, and cultural significance in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aamirah over time
The chart below shows babies named Aamirah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aamirah, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aamirah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamirah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3320 | 36 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4044 | 59 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2580 | 77 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1832 | 36 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Aamirah
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aamirah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aamirah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aamirah was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Aamirah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 13 babies registered as Aamirah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aamirah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "female leader".
How many people are called Aamirah in the UK?
A total of 208 babies have been registered as Aamirah across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.