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UK girl's name

Ammara

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "to live long" or "prosperous".

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.

Ammara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ammara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 37 births.

This profile covers 530 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 24% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 527 living people in the UK are called Ammara. 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

  • Ammara ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 37 girls were registered as Ammara.
  • About 527 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ammara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2771

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2016

37 births

Estimated living

527

2026

Meaning

What does Ammara mean?

The name Ammara has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "amr," which means "to live" or "to thrive." The name is thought to have originated in the Middle East during the early centuries of the Islamic era.

In Islamic tradition, the name Ammara is believed to have been mentioned in the Qur'an, the sacred text of Islam. It is associated with the concept of prosperity and abundance, making it a popular choice for parents seeking blessings for their children.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ammara can be found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from the Iberian Peninsula to Central Asia between the 7th and 8th centuries. During this period, several influential figures bore the name Ammara, including Ammara bint Hamzah, a renowned poet and scholar.

Throughout history, the name Ammara has been carried by notable individuals from various walks of life. Ammara bint Abd al-Rahman, a 9th-century Muslim scholar and jurist, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Her writings and teachings were highly regarded in her time.

In the realm of literature, Ammara al-Yamani, an 11th-century Arab poet from Yemen, gained recognition for her poetic works that celebrated love and nature. Her poems were widely circulated and appreciated by literary circles of the time.

Moving forward in history, Ammara Fakhr al-Din, a 16th-century Ottoman princess and daughter of Sultan Selim I, played a crucial role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Ottoman Empire. She was a patron of the arts and supported the construction of several mosques and educational institutions.

Another notable figure named Ammara was Ammara Bin Muhanna, a 19th-century Sudanese warrior and leader who fought against the Ottoman-Egyptian invasion of Sudan. She is remembered for her bravery and leadership in defending her homeland.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Ammara and made significant contributions to their respective fields or societies. The name has endured over time, carrying with it a sense of vitality and prosperity rooted in its Arabic origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ammara over time

The chart below shows babies named Ammara 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 Ammara, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 37 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ammara
09192837199620102024

Decades

Ammara by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ammara 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 #2343 56 5
2010s #1324 259 10
2000s #1470 162 10
1990s #1401 53 4

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FAQ

Ammara: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ammara was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Ammara most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 37 babies registered as Ammara in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ammara?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "to live long" or "prosperous".

How many people are called Ammara in the UK?

A total of 530 babies have been registered as Ammara across the 29 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.