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SHAHR-luht
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Ameera
GirlArabic· “princess”
- Meaning
- princess
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,367
- US babies 2025
- 161
- Best rank
- #1,282 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Ameera
Ameera is an Arabic name that means “princess”.
Ameera is a spelling of Amira, an Arabic name meaning "princess," the feminine form of Amir, "prince" or "commander." The root is tied to the idea of command and leadership, the same root behind the title emir. The double-e spelling reflects the long vowel in the Arabic pronunciation and guides English speakers toward the right sound. Ameera is used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim families elsewhere, and its graceful sound appeals to parents from many backgrounds. It is feminine and elegant, with Meera as a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Ameera first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,282 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 178 were named Ameera. In 2025, 161 babies were named Ameera, and it ranked #1,367 nationally. That is 40% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #10,450 in 1980, #3,123 in 2000, #2,095 in 2010, and #1,367 in 2025. Of the 3,447 US girls named Ameera since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,013 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Maeva, Arwen, Zinnia, Reem, and Adina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ameera ranked highest in Michigan, New York, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #639 | 12 |
| New York | #907 | 17 |
| Washington | #926 | 6 |
| New Jersey | #948 | 7 |
| Georgia | #988 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ameera is usually pronounced uh-MEER-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Ameera
A few middle names that flow with Ameera: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ameera
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ameera mean?
Ameera is an Arabic name that means “princess”.
What is the origin of the name Ameera?
Ameera has Arabic roots. Ameera is a spelling of Amira, an Arabic name meaning "princess," the feminine form of Amir, "prince" or "commander." The root is tied to the idea of command and leadership, the same root behind the title emir.
Is Ameera a popular name?
Not especially. Ameera ranked #1,367 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ameera a boy or girl name?
Ameera is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ameera?
Ameera is usually pronounced uh-MEER-uh. 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