Almira
Almira: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Almira
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of mainly 18th and 19th century usage.
Etymology
Coined name, possibly inspired by Elmira, of a queen of Castile in C. F. Handel's opera Almira (1705) to an Italian [Term?] libretto.
How popular is Almira?
Since 1880, 1,821 girls in the U.S. have been named Almira. Its highest rank for girls was #500 in 1883. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Almira FAQ
What does the name Almira mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of mainly 18th and 19th century usage. Coined name, possibly inspired by Elmira, of a queen of Castile in C. F. Handel's opera Almira (1705) to an Italian [Term?] libretto.
How popular is the name Almira?
Since 1880, 1,821 girls in the U.S. have been named Almira. Its highest rank for girls was #500 in 1883. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Almira a boy or girl name?
Almira is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,821 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.