UK girl's name
Amnah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "self-secure" or "at peace".
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.
Amnah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amnah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 19 births.
This profile covers 231 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 16% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 233 living people in the UK are called Amnah. 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
- • Amnah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 19 girls were registered as Amnah.
- • Amnah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #640 in 2002.
- • About 233 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amnah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
19 births
Estimated living
233
2026
Meaning
What does Amnah mean?
The name Amnah has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word 'amn', which means peace, security, or safety. The name is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, originating in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amnah can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the name is mentioned as the mother of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. This association with the Prophet's mother has given the name a revered status among Muslims.
The name Amnah also appears in various historical records and texts from the early Islamic era. For instance, it is mentioned in the writings of famous Islamic scholars and historians, such as Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Hisham, who documented the life of Prophet Muhammad and his companions.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Amnah. One such figure is Amnah bint Wahb (circa 567-592 CE), the mother of Prophet Muhammad. She was highly respected for her virtuous character and played a significant role in the upbringing of the Prophet.
Another prominent individual with the name Amnah was Amnah bint Abd al-Rahman (790-888 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from the Abbasid era. She was known for her contributions to Arabic literature and her expertise in various fields, including hadith (prophetic traditions) and jurisprudence.
In the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the name Amnah is Amnah al-Subait (born 1981), a Saudi Arabian writer and activist. She is known for her advocacy of women's rights and her efforts to promote education and social reforms in Saudi Arabia.
Amnah El Kholeiti (born 1982) is another notable figure with the name. She is a Sudanese-American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing brand Morū Couture, which aims to empower and celebrate women of diverse backgrounds.
Lastly, Amnah Ibrahim (born 1977) is a prominent Malaysian actress and television host. She has appeared in numerous popular television dramas and films, earning recognition for her acting talents and contribution to the Malaysian entertainment industry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amnah over time
The chart below shows babies named Amnah 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 Amnah, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amnah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amnah 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 | #5133 | 18 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3221 | 69 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1848 | 118 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2508 | 26 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amnah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amnah. 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.
Amnah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #640 in 2002.
Across the UK
Amnah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#640 in 2002
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Amnah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amnah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amnah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amnah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 19 babies registered as Amnah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amnah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "self-secure" or "at peace".
How many people are called Amnah in the UK?
A total of 231 babies have been registered as Amnah across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Amnah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amnah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #640 in 2002. 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.