UK girl's name
Amarah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "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.
Amarah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amarah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #558, with 70 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 70 births.
This profile covers 742 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
Amarah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 757 living people in the UK are called Amarah. 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
- • Amarah ranked #558 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 70 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 70 girls were registered as Amarah.
- • Amarah ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #432 in 2017.
- • About 757 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amarah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#558
2024
Births in 2024
70
Latest year
Peak year
2024
70 births
Estimated living
757
2026
Meaning
What does Amarah mean?
The name Amarah has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating during the medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "amara," which means "to live" or "to thrive." This name is closely associated with the concept of vitality, prosperity, and longevity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amarah can be found in the 12th century, when it was mentioned in an Arabic manuscript detailing the lives of prominent scholars and intellectuals. In this text, Amarah was described as a woman of great wisdom and knowledge, renowned for her contributions to the fields of literature and poetry.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amarah. One such figure was Amarah al-Yahudi, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Spain during the 11th century. She was highly regarded for her expertise in various disciplines, including mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
Another prominent individual with the name Amarah was Amarah bint al-Qays, a celebrated Arabian poet who lived in the 7th century. Her poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, was widely celebrated and continues to be studied by scholars and literature enthusiasts today.
In the 14th century, Amarah al-Baghdadi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic law and her contributions to the field of jurisprudence. Her writings and teachings had a profound influence on the development of legal thought in the region.
Moving forward in time, Amarah al-Andalusi was a renowned Andalusian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, were widely celebrated and continue to be studied by scholars and literature enthusiasts alike.
Lastly, Amarah al-Misri was a prominent Egyptian feminist and activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a pioneering figure in the fight for women's rights and education in Egypt, and her advocacy efforts played a crucial role in shaping the modern feminist movement in the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amarah over time
The chart below shows babies named Amarah 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 Amarah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 70 births in 2024, compared with 70 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amarah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amarah 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 | #780 | 242 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1196 | 297 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1454 | 160 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1654 | 43 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amarah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amarah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Amarah ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #432 in 2017.
Across the UK
Amarah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#638 in 2024
5 years of NRS records, 16 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#432 in 2017
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Amarah
- 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
Amarah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amarah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amarah was ranked #558 for girls in England and Wales, with 70 births registered.
When was Amarah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 70 babies registered as Amarah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amarah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "leader".
How many people are called Amarah in the UK?
A total of 742 babies have been registered as Amarah across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 16 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Amarah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amarah ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #432 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.