UK girl's name
Amorae
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "love" or "beloved one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amorae is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amorae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Amorae is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Amorae. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amorae ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Amorae.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amorae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Amorae mean?
The name Amorae has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) during the 3rd millennium BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "a-mu-ra," which translates to "beloved one" or "cherished."
The earliest recorded use of the name Amorae can be traced back to cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, where it was used as a personal name for both men and women. These tablets date back to around 2500 BC, making Amorae one of the oldest known given names in human history.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, Amorae was also the name of a minor goddess associated with love and fertility. She was often depicted as a beautiful young woman holding a garland of flowers, symbolizing her connection to nature and the cycle of life.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Amorae was a high priestess who lived in the city of Uruk around 2300 BC. Her name was recorded on a clay cylinder seal, which also depicted her performing religious rituals.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire (2350 BC - 2150 BC), the name Amorae became more widespread throughout Mesopotamia. A notable bearer of the name was Amorae of Kish, a renowned sculptor who created several monumental statues for the Akkadian king Sargon the Great.
In the 1st century AD, the name Amorae appeared in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Esther, where it was used as a variant spelling of the name Hadassah. In this context, Amorae referred to the birth name of the biblical heroine Esther before she became queen of Persia.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Amorae was relatively uncommon, though it was occasionally used in certain regions of Europe and the Middle East. One notable bearer was Amorae of Cologne (1050 - 1122), a German abbess and scholar who wrote extensively on religious teachings.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a brief resurgence in popularity, particularly among Italian families. One of the most famous individuals with the name was Amorae Castiglione (1478 - 1516), an Italian noblewoman and author who was renowned for her beauty and intelligence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Amorae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amorae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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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
Amorae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amorae in the UK right now?
In 2016, Amorae was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amorae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Amorae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amorae?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "love" or "beloved one".
How many people are called Amorae in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Amorae across the 1 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.