UK girl's name
Kamarah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "moon" or "beautiful as the moon".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamarah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamarah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. 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.
Kamarah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kamarah. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamarah ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Kamarah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamarah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kamarah mean?
The name Kamarah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the root word "qamar," which means "moon" in Arabic. It is a feminine name that has been used in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
The name Kamarah can be traced back to ancient Arabic poetry and literature, where it was often used as a metaphor for beauty and grace. In some Arabic texts, the name was also associated with the lunar cycle and the phases of the moon.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kamarah dates back to the 7th century, when it was mentioned in the writings of the famous Arab poet Al-Khansa. She was a renowned poet during the early Islamic period and is considered one of the most influential figures in Arabic literature.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Kamarah was Kamarah bint Amr ibn Hind, a woman who lived in the 7th century and was known for her exceptional intelligence and wit. She was a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad and is mentioned in various Islamic texts.
In the 10th century, a famous Arabic calligrapher named Kamarah al-Kirmani was renowned for her exceptional skills in the art of calligraphy. She was highly respected in her field and her works are still admired and studied today.
During the 12th century, a woman named Kamarah al-Baghdadiyya was a renowned scholar and poet in Baghdad. She was known for her expertise in various fields, including literature, philosophy, and astronomy.
Another notable figure in history with the name Kamarah was Kamarah al-Mawsiliyya, a 13th-century musician and singer from Mosul, Iraq. She was celebrated for her beautiful voice and her contributions to the development of Arabic music.
Throughout history, the name Kamarah has been associated with beauty, grace, and intelligence. It has been borne by many accomplished women who have left their mark in various fields, from literature and poetry to calligraphy and music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kamarah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamarah 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 | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kamarah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamarah in the UK right now?
In 2017, Kamarah was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kamarah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Kamarah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamarah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "moon" or "beautiful as the moon".
How many people are called Kamarah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kamarah 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.