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Amira
GirlArabic, Hebrew· “princess; commander”
- Meaning
- princess; commander
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #132
- US babies 2025
- 2,168
- Best rank
- #131 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Amira
Amira is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “princess; commander”.
Amira is the feminine form of the Arabic amir, commander or prince, and so means princess. The same root gives the English word emir. In Hebrew a similar name, Amira, is associated with a word for speech or utterance. Amira is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim, Jewish and many other families around the world. It has an elegant, flowing sound with its stress on the middle syllable. Mira and Amy can serve as nicknames, and the spellings Ameera and Amirah are also used.
Popularity over time
Amira first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1998. Its best national rank was #131 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 2,182 were named Amira. In 2025, 2,168 babies were named Amira, and it ranked #132 nationally. That is 152% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,157 in 1980, #835 in 2000, #495 in 2010, and #132 in 2025. Of the 25,609 US girls named Amira since records began, 40% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 8,199 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ember, Alina, Scottie, Magnolia, and Hallie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amira ranked highest in District of Columbia, Minnesota, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #51 | 12 |
| Minnesota | #58 | 73 |
| New York | #82 | 166 |
| Nevada | #82 | 25 |
| New Mexico | #82 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amira is usually pronounced uh-MEER-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Amira
A few middle names that flow with Amira: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amira mean?
Amira is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “princess; commander”.
What is the origin of the name Amira?
Amira has Arabic and Hebrew roots. Amira is the feminine form of the Arabic amir, commander or prince, and so means princess.
Is Amira a popular name?
Yes. Amira ranked #132 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amira a boy or girl name?
Amira is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amira?
Amira 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