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Ammarah

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Pronounced ah-MAH-rah /ɑˈmɑ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ammara, from the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive')Low

In 30 seconds: Virtuous; one who builds and prospers: Ammarah is an Arabic name. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-MAH-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Ammara, from the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive')
U.S. rank (2024)#10296 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 63

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ammarah is a spelling of Ammara, from the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive'). A graceful name (said 'ah-MAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, one-who-builds at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ammarah is 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' in Arabic (linked to amara, 'to build/thrive') — a spelling of Ammara — a warm choice (said 'ah-MAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Ammarah — Arabic; virtuous/one who builds

Variations

AmmaraAmarah

Nicknames

Ammi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ammarah mean?

Ammarah is a spelling of Ammara, Arabic for 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara).

How do you pronounce Ammarah?

It's said ah-MAH-rah /ɑˈmɑ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ammarah a boy or girl name?

Ammarah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ammarah?

Ammarah is a rare name in the U.S.

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