Amirah

Amirah: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameArabic origin#490 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Amirah

  • A female given name from Arabic.

Etymology

Spelling variant of Amira.

How popular is Amirah?

#490girls, 2025
603U.S. babies in 2025
#458peak rank (2023)
10,863babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10,863 girls in the U.S. have been named Amirah. Its highest rank for girls was #458 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #490 for girls, with 603 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025678 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Amirah FAQ

What does the name Amirah mean?

A female given name from Arabic. Spelling variant of Amira.

What is the origin of the name Amirah?

Amirah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Amirah?

Since 1880, 10,863 girls in the U.S. have been named Amirah. Its highest rank for girls was #458 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #490 for girls, with 603 babies given the name.

Is Amirah a boy or girl name?

Amirah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,863 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.