girl name
Amirah
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#490 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Amirah in the US, 1880–2025
Amirah first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 2024, when 678 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 603.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Amirah popular?
Near its peak Amirah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 3,512 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,977 | |
| 2000s | 2,280 | |
| 1990s | 747 | |
| 1980s | 296 | |
| 1970s | 51 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amirah a boy or a girl name?
Amirah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Amirah a popular name right now?
Amirah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Amirah?
In 2025, Amirah ranked #490 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Amirah most popular?
Amirah was most popular in 2024, when about 678 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.