Amira Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amira is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amira?
Amira is spelled A-M-I-R-A. The name has 5 letters.
Amira at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Amira means “princess” or “leader” derived from Arabic roots.
- Origin
- Amira is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is used in cultures influenced by the Arabic language and heritage.
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEE-ruh · 3 syllables
Amira Popularity in 2025
Rank#132
Recorded Births2,168
- Girls usage rose 4 places to #132 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amira Mean?
Amira means “princess” or “leader” derived from Arabic roots.
Origin: Amira is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is used in cultures influenced by the Arabic language and heritage.
How Do You Pronounce Amira?
Pronunciationuh-MEE-ruh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Amira?
- History
- The name Amira appears in classical Arabic literature and is used in modern naming practices in Arabic-speaking regions.
Amira Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,168 | #132 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,182 | #136 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,108 | #131 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,396 | #209 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,353 | #219 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,129 | #283 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,167 | #283 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,043 | #315 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,024 | #317 |
| 2016 | Girls | 874 | #373 |
| 2015 | Girls | 859 | #380 |
| 2014 | Girls | 767 | #418 |
| 2013 | Girls | 664 | #459 |
| 2012 | Girls | 610 | #503 |
| 2011 | Girls | 587 | #500 |
| 2010 | Girls | 604 | #495 |
| 2009 | Girls | 645 | #478 |
| 2008 | Girls | 729 | #437 |
| 2007 | Girls | 603 | #521 |
| 2006 | Girls | 513 | #571 |
| 2005 | Girls | 480 | #593 |
| 2004 | Girls | 419 | #651 |
| 2003 | Girls | 374 | #699 |
When Was Amira Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
2,182 recorded births
National rank #136
2025 · Girls
2,168 recorded births
National rank #132
2023 · Girls
2,108 recorded births
National rank #131
2022 · Girls
1,396 recorded births
National rank #209
Where Amira Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #51 | 12 |
| MN | #58 | 73 |
| NY | #82 | 166 |
| NV | #82 | 25 |
| NM | #82 | 15 |
| FL | #85 | 186 |
| CA | #101 | 289 |
| MD | #106 | 41 |