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UK boy's name

Amro

Of Arabic origin, meaning "immortal" or "long-lived.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amro is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amro popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2000 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Amro. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amro ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 boys were registered as Amro.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amro as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4702

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

4 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Meaning

What does Amro mean?

The given name Amro has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "amr," which means "command" or "order." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Arab world and the broader Middle East region.

Amro is a masculine name that has been borne by various historical figures throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Qur'an, where it is mentioned as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. This Amro, also known as Amro ibn al-Aas, was a prominent military commander who played a crucial role in the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.

In the medieval period, Amro al-Kindi, a 9th-century Arab philosopher and scientist, was a notable figure who made significant contributions to the fields of logic, physics, and mathematics. He is regarded as one of the earliest Arab philosophers to have translated and studied Greek philosophical works.

Another historical figure with the name Amro was Amro Musa, an Egyptian diplomat and politician who served as the Secretary-General of the Arab League from 2001 to 2011. He played a prominent role in mediating conflicts and promoting Arab unity during his tenure.

Moving forward in time, Amro Moussa, born in 1936, is an influential Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt from 1991 to 2001. He was also a candidate in the 2012 Egyptian presidential election.

Amro Diab, born in 1961, is an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and composer who is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential Arab musicians of all time. He has released numerous hit albums and has a massive following across the Arab world and beyond.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Amro throughout history, highlighting the name's deep roots and enduring presence in the Arab and Islamic world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amro over time

The chart below shows babies named Amro registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amro, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amro
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Decades

Amro by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amro 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 #4394 17 5
2000s #3685 6 2

Related

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FAQ

Amro: questions and answers

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

In 2019, Amro was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Amro most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Amro in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amro?

Of Arabic origin, meaning "immortal" or "long-lived.".

How many people are called Amro in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Amro across the 7 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.