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SHAHR-luht
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Amyra
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Arabic· “modern variant of Amira”
- Meaning
- modern variant of Amira (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Arabic
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,153
- US babies 2025
- 201
- Best rank
- #970 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Amyra
Amyra is often said to mean “modern variant of Amira”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Arabic roots.
Amyra is a modern spelling most often treated as a variant of Amira, the Arabic name meaning "princess." It is also popular among Indian families, where it is sometimes explained with other meanings, and some parents simply value it for its sound. Because the spelling is recent, sources give different accounts of its origin, and its meaning is best described as uncertain. Amyra keeps the elegant sound of Amira, with the y adding a contemporary look, and it sits comfortably beside names like Myra and Amara.
Popularity over time
Amyra first appears in US Social Security records in 1992. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2023. Its best national rank was #970 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 267 babies. In 2025, 201 babies were named Amyra, and it ranked #1,153 nationally. That is 36% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #6,228 in 2000, #2,452 in 2010, and #1,153 in 2025. Of the 2,935 US girls named Amyra since records began, 46% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,177 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aleyna, Mazie, Malka, Yuna, and Leylani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amyra ranked highest in Connecticut, Michigan, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #544 | 5 |
| Michigan | #742 | 10 |
| Illinois | #753 | 12 |
| Missouri | #819 | 6 |
| Georgia | #858 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amyra is usually pronounced uh-MEER-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Amyra
A few middle names that flow with Amyra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amyra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amyra mean?
Amyra is often said to mean “modern variant of Amira”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Amyra?
Amyra has modern American and Arabic roots. Amyra is a modern spelling most often treated as a variant of Amira, the Arabic name meaning "princess." It is also popular among Indian families, where it is sometimes explained with other meanings, and some parents simply value it for its sound.
Is Amyra a popular name?
Not especially. Amyra ranked #1,153 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amyra a boy or girl name?
Amyra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amyra?
Amyra 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