Amarah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MAR-ah / /əˈmɑːrə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: prosperous; Hebrew: bitter
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Amarah is derived from the root word meaning 'prosperous' or 'flourishing', often associated with positive growth. In Hebrew, it is linked to the word for 'bitter', reflecting a different cultural significance. Both origins highlight contrasting themes of prosperity and adversity.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Amara
- Amaraah
International Variants
- Amara (Various languages)
Famous people named Amarah
Amarah Jones — activist.
Amarah Ali — artist.
Fictional characters named Amarah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amarah was first seen in the United States in 1989. Amarah has ranked as high as #1166 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Amarah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amarah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 21 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| OH | 12 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| AZ | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2006 | 58 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 67 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 91 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2017 | 164 |
| 2018 | 175 |
| 2019 | 206 |
| 2020 | 164 |
| 2021 | 159 |
| 2022 | 151 |
| 2023 | 137 |
| 2024 | 169 |