Will my child share the name Amarah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 52 UK babies named Amarah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amarah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amarah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amarah is rising: up 167 places since 2020, to #705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #558 in 2024.

Is Amarah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Amarah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Amarah a popular baby name in the United States?

Amarah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Amarah is a distinctive choice, ranked #705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Amarah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#705

About the Name Amarah

Amarah has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #558. The name has climbed 314 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Amarah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Amarah in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Amarah

Munther Abu Amarah — Munther Omar Abdul Aziz Abu Amarah is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Oman Professional League club Dhofar.

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