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UK girl's name

Amyrah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "princess" or "little commander".

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.

Amyrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amyrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1128, with 30 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 30 births.

This profile covers 175 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2008 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.

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

We estimate that about 174 living people in the UK are called Amyrah. 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

  • Amyrah ranked #1128 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 30 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 30 girls were registered as Amyrah.
  • About 174 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amyrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1128

2024

Births in 2024

30

Latest year

Peak year

2024

30 births

Estimated living

174

2026

Meaning

What does Amyrah mean?

The name Amyrah is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the language's rich cultural and linguistic heritage. It is derived from the Arabic word "amir," which means "prince" or "ruler." The name is often associated with strength, leadership, and nobility.

In the early days of Islam, the name Amyrah was bestowed upon those who held positions of authority or were part of the ruling class. It was a name that carried a sense of respect and admiration. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age.

One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Amyrah was Amyrah bint Al-Hasan Al-Qahtani, a prominent poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. Her works were celebrated for their eloquence and depth, and she was considered a trailblazer for women in the literary world of her time.

Another historical figure of note was Amyrah Al-Andalusiyah, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 10th century CE. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and her work influenced generations of scholars that followed.

In the 12th century CE, Amyrah Al-Qayrawani was a celebrated physician and author. Her medical treatises were widely read and studied, and she was revered for her expertise in the field of medicine.

Moving forward in time, Amyrah Al-Zahir was a powerful ruler of the Ayyubid dynasty in the 13th century CE. She was known for her military prowess and her ability to navigate the complex political landscape of her time.

Amyrah Al-Baghdadiyah, a 14th-century poet and calligrapher, was celebrated for her exquisite calligraphic works and her poetic mastery. Her works were widely admired and have been preserved for centuries.

While the name Amyrah has its roots in Arabic culture, it has since been adopted and embraced by various communities around the world, each adding their own unique cultural and linguistic nuances to its meaning and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amyrah over time

The chart below shows babies named Amyrah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Amyrah, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 30 births in 2024, compared with 30 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amyrah
08152330200820162024

Decades

Amyrah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amyrah 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 #1569 101 5
2010s #3457 67 9
2000s #5055 7 2

Related

Names similar to Amyrah

FAQ

Amyrah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Amyrah was ranked #1128 for girls in England and Wales, with 30 births registered.

When was Amyrah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 30 babies registered as Amyrah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amyrah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "princess" or "little commander".

How many people are called Amyrah in the UK?

A total of 175 babies have been registered as Amyrah across the 16 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.