Amarah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amarah is of Arabic origin, meaning 'builder' or 'strong'. It has evolved from the historical form Amara and reflects traits of strength and resilience. The name does not have biblical relevance and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly within Arabic-speaking communities. Variants include Amara and Mara, and it is currently viewed positively as a modern name.
The name Amarah is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amarah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amarah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11496th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3551st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1549th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amarah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amarah"
Pronunciation
/əˈmɑːrə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Amarah is derived from the Arabic root 'amar', which means 'to build' or 'to construct'. It is often associated with strength and resilience.
Meaning
Builder, strong, prosperous
Language Evolution
Amara, Amarah
Historical Usage
The name Amarah has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities, as a symbol of strength and empowerment.
Variants & Derivatives
Amara, Ami, Mara
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Amarah is perceived as a modern and unique name that conveys strength and positivity, appealing to parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
Famous People
Amarah Ali, Amarah Wiggins
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amarah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amarah"
"Amarah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11496th of 27321 | 74 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3551st of 35406 | 667 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1549th of 30306 | 1,703 |
Regional Popularity of "Amarah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Amarah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
72.17% 3727th/5164 |
54.25% 3967th/7313 |
47.39% 3537th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.63% 1340th/3984 |
38.76% 1739th/4487 |
25.56% 1744th/6822 |
26.58% 1668th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amarah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amarah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.