Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Imarah

An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent to a principality in non-Muslim contexts.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#12,462 (2018)
Total Babies
13
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2018
First Year
2024
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#12462
Peak Rank
13
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Imarah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent to a principality in non-Muslim contexts.

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Etymology
Etymologically, emirate or amirate ( Arabic : إمارة imārah , plural: إمارات imārāt ) is the quality, dignity, office, or territorial competence of any emir ( Arabic : أمير , romanized : amīr ; prince, commander, governor, etc.). In English, the term is pronounced / ˈ ɛ m ər ə t , - ɪər -, - ɪ t , - eɪ t / or / ɛ ˈ m ɪər ə t , - ɪ t , - eɪ t , i ˈ -/ in British English and / ˈ ɛ m ər ə t / or / ɪ ˈ m ɪər ə t / in American English.

The Story of Imarah

Imarah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2018, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 7 Imarahs were born — ranking #12,462 that year. As of 2026, Imarah ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Imarahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Imarah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Imarah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Imarah

What does the name Imarah mean?
An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent to a principality in non-Muslim contexts.
How popular is Imarah in 2026?
In 2026, Imarah ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Imarah most popular?
Imarah reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #12,462 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Imarah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Imarah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Imarah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Imarah include Theron, Eveyln, Michonne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Imarah

Imarah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Imarah's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #12,462. Use the chart and map above to compare Imarah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.