Amira
Amira: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Amira
- A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Amir
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic أَمِيرَة (ʔamīra, “princess”).
How popular is Amira?
Since 1880, 25,609 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Amira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #131 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #12459 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #132 for girls, with 2,168 babies given the name.
Names similar to Amira
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Amira
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Amira FAQ
What does the name Amira mean?
A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Amir Borrowed from Arabic أَمِيرَة (ʔamīra, “princess”).
What is the origin of the name Amira?
Amira is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Amira?
Since 1880, 25,609 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Amira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #131 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #12459 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #132 for girls, with 2,168 babies given the name.
Is Amira a boy or girl name?
Amira is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 25,609 girls and 5 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.