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Imarah

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Pronounced ih-MAR-uh /ɪˈmɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Imarah is generally read either as an Arabic-flavoured name from imarah, a word tied to building up and flourishing, or as a modern spin on the popular Amara. The two routes are hard to separate, so we flag it as uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Warm and rolling: Imarah reads as Arabic 'building up; prosperity', or as a spin on Amara (said 'ih-MAR-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningImarah is generally read either as an Arabic-flavoured name from imarah, a word tied to building up and flourishing, or as a modern spin on the popular Amara. The two routes are hard to separate, so we flag it as uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#14096 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Imarah appears in American use with Arabic and Amara-adjacent readings both in play: imarah in Arabic touches on building up and prosperity, while Amara is a widespread favourite. The routes are genuinely uncertain, which we note (said 'ih-MAR-uh').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Warm, rolling, and modern.

Did you know? Imarah pulls in two directions at once — toward the Arabic word imarah, about building and flourishing, and toward the much-loved Amara. Families choose it for the sound as much as the source, and the route is uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Imarah — Arabic imarah; Amara-adjacent; routes uncertain

Variations

ImaraAmaraImaara

Nicknames

ImaMara

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If you like Imarah…

Amara— the name it most often echoes
Samara— a close rhyme with the same warm ending
Imani— a like name of faith and grace
Tamara— a like rolling three-beat classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imarah mean?

Imarah is linked to Arabic imarah, 'building up; prosperity', and also read as a spin on Amara. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Imarah?

It's said ih-MAR-uh /ɪˈmɑːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Imarah a boy or girl name?

Imarah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Imarah?

Imarah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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