Amarah
Girl name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Amarah: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2024.
Amarah is a name with multiple cultural roots, most commonly considered a modern variant of the Arabic name Amara, meaning "eternal" or "immortal," though it also shares a connection with the Igbo word for "grace." In Scottish contexts, it has been adopted as a stylish, contemporary choice, rising in popularity since the 2000s. While no famous historical bearers immediately come to mind, the name echoes the Latin "amara," meaning "bitter," though this is less relevant to its modern use. Poignantly, in 2019, a Highland mother chose Amarah for her daughter after a life-saving kidney transplant, linking the name to themes of resilience and new life. Its similarity to the popular Amara gives it a timeless, cross-cultural appeal without being overly common.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20244 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6384 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y