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Amira

/ ah-MEER-ah /
Girl arabic 3 syllables
Meaning
Amira means princess (arabic).
Gender
Girl
Origin
arabic
Pronunciation
ah-MEER-ah
Popularity
#132 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Amira in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Amira first appears in US records in 1963. It peaked in 2024, when 2,182 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,168.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Amira popular?

Near its peak Amira is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.

US babies given the name Amira, by decade
2020s 10,336
2010s 8,199
2000s 4,635
1990s 1,563
1980s 595
1970s 257
1960s 24

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Amira mean?

Arabic 'amira', the feminine of 'amir' ('prince, commander, ruler'), meaning 'princess'. Royal but not literally 'queen' — the root a-m-r concerns command/rule. (A separate Hebrew name Amira means 'speech/treetop'.)

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Jana
JA-nah
Harvest; gathered fruits · arabic
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Maryam
MAR-yam
Arabic form of Mary / Miriam · arabic
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Names that pair well with Amira

Popular arabic names for a sibling or a middle name.

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AA-dam
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LAY-lah
night · arabic
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amira mean?

Amira means princess. Arabic 'amira', the feminine of 'amir' ('prince, commander, ruler'), meaning 'princess'. Royal but not literally 'queen' — the root a-m-r concerns command/rule. (A separate Hebrew name Amira means 'speech/treetop'.)

What is the origin of the name Amira?

Amira is of arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Amira?

Amira is pronounced “ah-MEER-ah.”

Is Amira a boy or a girl name?

Amira is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Amira a popular name right now?

Amira is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.

How popular is the name Amira?

In 2025, Amira ranked #132 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Amira most popular?

Amira was most popular in 2024, when about 2,182 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Amira?

Names similar to Amira include Aisha, Fatima, Leila, Jana, Maryam.

What names go well with Amira?

arabic names that pair well with Amira include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.