UK girl's name
Amanah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "honesty" or "trust".
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.
Amanah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amanah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #722, with 52 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 52 births.
This profile covers 480 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 2001 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 478 living people in the UK are called Amanah. 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
- • Amanah ranked #722 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 52 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 52 girls were registered as Amanah.
- • About 478 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amanah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#722
2024
Births in 2024
52
Latest year
Peak year
2023
52 births
Estimated living
478
2026
Meaning
What does Amanah mean?
The name Amanah has its origins in Arabic, originating from the word "amanah" which means "trust" or "faithfulness". This name was particularly popular in the Middle East and Islamic cultures during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.
One of the earliest known references to the name Amanah can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, the word "amanah" is used to signify the trust that Allah (God) has placed in human beings, and the responsibility that comes with it.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Amanah was Amanah bint Abi Sufyan, who lived in the 7th century CE. She was the daughter of Abu Sufyan, a prominent figure in the early days of Islam, and was known for her piety and devotion to the religion.
Another notable figure with the name Amanah was Amanah bint al-Husayn, who lived in the 8th century CE. She was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was renowned for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the field of hadith (sayings of the Prophet).
In the 10th century CE, there was Amanah bint Ahmad al-Hakim, a renowned scholar and poet who hailed from Baghdad. She was highly respected for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Amanah bint Abi al-Qasim al-Baghdadi, who lived in the 11th century CE, was another notable figure with this name. She was a renowned scholar of Islamic law and was known for her expertise in the field of hadith.
In the 12th century CE, Amanah bint Muhammad al-Qurashi was a prominent figure in the field of Islamic mysticism (Sufism). She was known for her spiritual teachings and her contributions to the development of Sufi thought and practices.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the name Amanah who have left their mark on history. Throughout the centuries, the name has continued to be used in various parts of the Islamic world, with each bearer adding their own unique contribution to the rich tapestry of Islamic culture and tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amanah over time
The chart below shows babies named Amanah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Amanah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 52 births in 2024, compared with 52 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amanah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amanah 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 | #1019 | 184 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1524 | 244 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3409 | 52 | 8 |
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- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amanah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amanah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amanah was ranked #722 for girls in England and Wales, with 52 births registered.
When was Amanah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 52 babies registered as Amanah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amanah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "honesty" or "trust".
How many people are called Amanah in the UK?
A total of 480 babies have been registered as Amanah across the 23 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.