UK girl's name
Amaara
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing".
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.
Amaara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amaara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 15 births.
This profile covers 194 England and Wales registrations across 25 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 193 living people in the UK are called Amaara. 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
- • Amaara ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 15 girls were registered as Amaara.
- • About 193 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amaara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2016
15 births
Estimated living
193
2026
Meaning
What does Amaara mean?
The name Amaara is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," which means "immortal" or "eternal." It is a feminine name that carries a profound meaning, symbolizing eternal life, endurance, and everlasting existence.
In Hindu mythology, Amara is the name of a celestial being, a deity or a divine nymph associated with immortality and eternity. The name is also found in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, where it is often used to describe the divine and the eternal nature of the cosmos.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amaara can be found in the Mahabharata, an epic Sanskrit poem that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, Amaara is mentioned as the name of a princess, daughter of the King of Kashi (present-day Varanasi).
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Amaara. One of the most famous was Amaara Devi (1853-1924), a renowned Indian poet and writer from Bengal. She is considered a pioneer of modern Bengali poetry and was known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Another notable figure was Amaara Singh Rathore (1679-1749), a Rajput ruler of the erstwhile princely state of Marwar (now part of Rajasthan, India). He was known for his military campaigns and for expanding the boundaries of his kingdom during his reign.
In the field of dance, Amaara Vaidyanathan (born 1956) is a prominent Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She is renowned for her contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form and has received numerous awards and accolades for her work.
Amaara Bhave (born 1983) is a contemporary Indian actress who has appeared in several Marathi and Hindi films. She gained recognition for her critically acclaimed performances in films like "Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar" and "Katyar Kaljat Ghusali."
Lastly, Amaara Mukherjee (1936-2021) was a distinguished Indian artist and sculptor. Her works were inspired by the rich cultural heritage of India, and she was known for her unique style that blended traditional and modern elements.
While the name Amaara is primarily of Indian origin, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity across the globe, with people from various backgrounds embracing its beautiful meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amaara over time
The chart below shows babies named Amaara 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 Amaara, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amaara 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 | #3149 | 38 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2783 | 95 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2768 | 54 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3487 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Amaara
- 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
Amaara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amaara in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amaara was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Amaara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 15 babies registered as Amaara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amaara?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing".
How many people are called Amaara in the UK?
A total of 194 babies have been registered as Amaara across the 25 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.