Amira
Amira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Princess, noblewoman, or female ruler.
Origin and history
Amira is a traditional feminine name of Arabic origin meaning princess or leader. It has steadily risen in popularity in the United States since the late 1990s, becoming a mainstream favorite among contemporary parents.
Popularity in the United States
25,609 babies in the United States have been named Amira since 1880. It ranks #906 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #170.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.6 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 257 |
| 1980-1990 | 595 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,563 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,635 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,199 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,336 |
Famous people named Amira
- Amira Willighagen: Singer
Fun facts
- Amira is the feminine form of the masculine Arabic name Amir.
- The name has seen significant growth in the United States, ranking among the top 200 female names in recent years.