Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Amaira
GirlHindi, American (modern coinage)· “uncertain; modern name”
- Meaning
- uncertain; modern name (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hindi, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- uh-MY-ruh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,438
- US babies 2025
- 73
- Best rank
- #1,782 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Amaira
Amaira is often said to mean “uncertain; modern name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hindi and American (modern coinage) roots.
Amaira is a modern name used especially by Indian and Indian American families. It is often said to mean eternal or beloved, and some link it to Amira, the Arabic for princess or commander, but no clear source has been documented, so its meaning is uncertain. It belongs to a group of contemporary names, such as Amara and Myra, that share a similar sound. It is usually said uh-MY-ruh, with the stress on the second syllable. Amy, Mira and Aira are natural nicknames. The name is soft, flowing and easy to say.
Popularity over time
Amaira first appears in US Social Security records in 2002. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,782 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 115 babies. In 2025, 73 babies were named Amaira, and it ranked #2,438 nationally. That is 52% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #9,263 in 2010 and #2,438 in 2025. Of the 1,035 US girls named Amaira since records began, 52% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 430 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lua, Nirvana, Josephina, Catarina, and Zari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amaira ranked highest in New York, Michigan, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #906 | 17 |
| Michigan | #1221 | 5 |
| California | #1748 | 12 |
| Texas | #3322 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amaira is usually pronounced uh-MY-ruh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Amaira
A few middle names that flow with Amaira: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amaira
Similar names
Amyra Girl
uh-MEER-uh
“modern variant of Amira” · American (modern coinage)
#1,153
Inara Girl
ih-NAHR-uh
“uncertain; often said ray of light” · Arabic
#1,049
Azura Girl
uh-ZOOR-uh
“sky blue, from azure” · American (modern coinage)
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Alora Girl
uh-LAWR-uh
American (modern coinage)
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Amora Girl
uh-MAWR-uh
“love” · American (modern coinage)
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Elora Girl
ih-LOHR-uh
“uncertain; modern name” · American (modern coinage)
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Yadira Girl
yah-DEER-uh
#3,900
Meera Girl
MEER-uh
“uncertain; possibly 'ocean' or 'boundary'” · Sanskrit
#1,020
Ameera Girl
uh-MEER-uh
“princess” · Arabic
#1,367
Kaira Girl
KY-ruh
“uncertain; modern name” · American (modern coinage)
#1,424
Nyra Girl
NY-ruh
“modern name of uncertain origin” · American (modern coinage)
#1,465
Adara Girl
uh-DAHR-uh
“uncertain; also a star name” · Hebrew
#1,004
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaira mean?
Amaira is often said to mean “uncertain; modern name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hindi and American (modern coinage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Amaira?
Amaira has Hindi and modern American roots. Amaira is a modern name used especially by Indian and Indian American families.
Is Amaira a popular name?
Not especially. Amaira ranked #2,438 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amaira a boy or girl name?
Amaira is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amaira?
Amaira is usually pronounced uh-MY-ruh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings