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UK girl's name

Amayrah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "female ruler".

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.

Amayrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amayrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2115, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 13 births.

This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2016 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.

Amayrah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Amayrah. 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

  • Amayrah ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 13 girls were registered as Amayrah.
  • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amayrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2115

2024

Births in 2024

13

Latest year

Peak year

2024

13 births

Estimated living

55

2026

Meaning

What does Amayrah mean?

The name Amayrah is a relatively modern name with origins in the Arabic language. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word "amir," meaning "prince" or "leader." The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the Middle East and among Arabic-speaking communities worldwide.

While the exact origin and meaning of the name Amayrah are not definitively known, it is believed to be a variation of the more common Arabic name Amirah, which also means "princess" or "noble woman." The addition of the "y" sound in Amayrah may have been influenced by other languages or cultural preferences.

There are no significant historical references or ancient texts that directly mention the name Amayrah. However, names derived from "amir" have been used for centuries in the Arab world, reflecting the cultural importance placed on leadership and nobility.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Amayrah are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in the late 20th century. As a modern name, there are no famous historical figures bearing the name Amayrah. However, here are five notable individuals with this name:

1. Amayrah Wandera, a Ugandan fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her work in promoting sustainable and ethical fashion. 2. Amayrah Ayubi, a Pakistani-American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films. 3. Amayrah Hussain, a British-Pakistani author and journalist who writes about social issues and women's rights. 4. Amayrah Al-Naimi, a Qatari artist and sculptor known for her work in promoting contemporary art in the Gulf region. 5. Amayrah Khan, a Pakistani-American social media influencer and activist who advocates for mental health awareness and body positivity.

It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved recognition in their respective fields, the name Amayrah is still relatively uncommon and has gained popularity only in recent decades.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amayrah over time

The chart below shows babies named Amayrah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 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 Amayrah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amayrah
0371013201620202024

Decades

Amayrah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amayrah 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 #2790 38 4
2010s #4841 17 4

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FAQ

Amayrah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Amayrah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Amayrah was ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.

When was Amayrah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 13 babies registered as Amayrah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amayrah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "female ruler".

How many people are called Amayrah in the UK?

A total of 55 babies have been registered as Amayrah 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.