UK girl's name
Amairah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "commanding respect".
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.
Amairah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amairah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1894, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 21 births.
This profile covers 103 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2011 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 103 living people in the UK are called Amairah. 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
- • Amairah ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 21 girls were registered as Amairah.
- • About 103 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amairah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1894
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2022
21 births
Estimated living
103
2026
Meaning
What does Amairah mean?
The name Amairah is of Arabic origin and is believed to have its roots in the word "amir" or "amira," meaning "princess" or "noble woman." The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of the Islamic civilization in the Arabian Peninsula.
In ancient Arabic poetry and literature, the name Amairah was often used as a metaphor for beauty, grace, and elegance. It was commonly associated with the daughters of influential families or royal lineages, reflecting the name's connotation of nobility and high social status.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Amairah was Amairah bint Hisham, a 7th-century Arabian poet and scholar renowned for her eloquence and literary prowess. She was a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad and is said to have composed several poems praising the virtues of Islam.
Another notable figure was Amairah al-Andalusiyyah, an 11th-century Andalusian poet and writer from the Iberian Peninsula. Her poetry was widely acclaimed for its lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
In the 12th century, Amairah al-Mustazhiriyyah, a prominent scholar and teacher from Baghdad, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and theology. Her teachings influenced generations of scholars and intellectuals across the Islamic world.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, Amairah bint Abi Bakr al-Zahiri, born in the late 13th century, was a respected jurist and legal scholar. She played a crucial role in advancing the study of Islamic law and sharia principles.
In the 16th century, Amairah al-Qurashiyyah, a renowned calligrapher and artist from the Ottoman Empire, gained widespread recognition for her intricate and exquisite calligraphic works, which adorned various architectural and literary works of the time.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who bore the name Amairah, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and regions influenced by the Arabic language and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amairah over time
The chart below shows babies named Amairah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 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 Amairah, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amairah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amairah 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 | #2039 | 71 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4134 | 32 | 6 |
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Names similar to Amairah
- 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
Amairah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amairah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amairah was ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Amairah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 21 babies registered as Amairah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amairah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "commanding respect".
How many people are called Amairah in the UK?
A total of 103 babies have been registered as Amairah across the 11 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.