How Popular (or Rare) was Amirah in 1997?

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#645
1997 Rank
38
1997 Births
#240
Best Rank (2024)
202
Peak Year (2024)
3,374
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 7,715
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 13%
Among UK girls' names in 1997
Uncommon ยท 1 in 7,715 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Amirah Story

Amirah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #645 in 1997 with 38 recorded births. This places Amirah in the top 13% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 202 births ranking #240. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 81.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 7,715 girls born was named Amirah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Arabic  |  Meaning: princess; leader

Amirah is a graceful variation of Amira and carries the same sense of princess-like dignity or leadership. It feels polished, regal, and gently distinctive.

The form appears in several transliterations and has become popular because it preserves the beauty of Amira while offering a slightly fuller written shape. Its meaning tradition remains the same.

Did you know?Amirah is one of the many Arabic names whose transliterated endings can shift slightly while the core meaning stays stable.
Similar namesAmira, Ameera, Amina, Aaliyah, Aliyah

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