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EH-muh
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Amirah
GirlArabic, Hebrew· “princess, commander”
- Meaning
- princess, commander
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #490
- US babies 2025
- 603
- Best rank
- #458 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Amirah
Amirah is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “princess, commander”.
Amirah is the feminine form of Amir, the Arabic word for "prince" or "commander," so it is usually translated "princess" or "leader." It is related to the title emir. In Hebrew, the similar-sounding Amira is connected with amir, "treetop," and also with a root meaning "speech." Amirah is used in Arabic-speaking communities, among Muslim families worldwide, and increasingly in the United States. The final h is a common way to write the Arabic ending. The name is graceful and dignified, and Mira and Ami are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Amirah first appears in US Social Security records in 1976. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 2006. Its best national rank was #458 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 678 were named Amirah. In 2025, 603 babies were named Amirah, and it ranked #490 nationally. That is 41% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,984 in 1980, #1,426 in 2000, #819 in 2010, and #490 in 2025. Of the 10,863 US girls named Amirah since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,512 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Clementine, Calliope, Kataleya, Oaklee, and Emmy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amirah ranked highest in Maryland, New York, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #308 | 17 |
| New York | #330 | 51 |
| Florida | #344 | 53 |
| Virginia | #378 | 21 |
| Mississippi | #388 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amirah is usually pronounced uh-MEER-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Amirah
A few middle names that flow with Amirah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amirah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amirah mean?
Amirah is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “princess, commander”.
What is the origin of the name Amirah?
Amirah has Arabic and Hebrew roots. Amirah is the feminine form of Amir, the Arabic word for "prince" or "commander," so it is usually translated "princess" or "leader." It is related to the title emir.
Is Amirah a popular name?
Yes. Amirah ranked #490 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amirah a boy or girl name?
Amirah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amirah?
Amirah 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