UK girl's name
Amanat
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "trust, honesty, or treasure".
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.
Amanat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amanat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #902, with 40 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 40 births.
This profile covers 111 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2014 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.
Amanat is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 111 living people in the UK are called Amanat. 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
- • Amanat ranked #902 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 40 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 40 girls were registered as Amanat.
- • About 111 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amanat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#902
2024
Births in 2024
40
Latest year
Peak year
2024
40 births
Estimated living
111
2026
Meaning
What does Amanat mean?
The name Amanat is of Persian origin, derived from the Arabic word "amaanah" which means "trust" or "responsibility." This name gained widespread recognition during the Islamic Golden Age, a period spanning from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
In Islamic literature and scriptures, the word "amaanah" holds significant meaning, symbolizing the sacred trust bestowed upon humanity by God. It represents the moral and ethical obligations that individuals must uphold in their lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amanat can be traced back to the 9th century. Amanat ibn Qays al-Kindi, born in 801 CE, was a renowned Arabic mathematician and philosopher from Kufa, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the development of optics and the study of light refraction.
Another notable figure bearing the name Amanat was Amanat Khan, a 16th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the reign of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was celebrated for his loyalty and bravery.
In the realm of literature, Amanat Ali Khan Shida (1846-1904) was a prominent Urdu poet and scholar from British India. His poetry was highly acclaimed for its depth of thought and mastery of language.
During the 20th century, Amanat Hussain (1892-1963) was a distinguished Indian writer and journalist who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. He was a prolific author, known for his novels, short stories, and essays that explored social issues and human emotions.
Amanat Ali (1924-2005), an Indian writer and academic, left a lasting legacy in the field of Urdu literature. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, a prominent educational institution in New Delhi, and was widely respected for his literary prowess and intellectual pursuits.
The name Amanat carries a rich historical and cultural significance, deeply rooted in Islamic traditions and values. It has been embraced by scholars, writers, and influential figures throughout various eras, reflecting the trust and responsibility associated with this powerful name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amanat over time
The chart below shows babies named Amanat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 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 Amanat, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 40 births in 2024, compared with 40 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amanat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amanat 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 | #1859 | 100 | 5 |
| 2010s | #5062 | 11 | 3 |
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Names similar to Amanat
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- 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
Amanat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amanat in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amanat was ranked #902 for girls in England and Wales, with 40 births registered.
When was Amanat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 40 babies registered as Amanat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amanat?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "trust, honesty, or treasure".
How many people are called Amanat in the UK?
A total of 111 babies have been registered as Amanat across the 8 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.