Amirah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amirah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amirah?
Amirah is spelled A-M-I-R-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Amirah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Amirah most commonly derives from the Arabic word meaning “princess” or “leader.”
- Origin
- Amirah is commonly associated with Arabic origins as a feminine form related to the masculine name “Amir.”
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEE-rah · 3 syllables
Amirah Popularity in 2025
Rank#490
Recorded Births603
- Girls usage fell 27 places to #490 and recorded 75 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 Amirah Mean?
Amirah most commonly derives from the Arabic word meaning “princess” or “leader.”
Origin: Amirah is commonly associated with Arabic origins as a feminine form related to the masculine name “Amir.”
How Do You Pronounce Amirah?
Pronunciationah-MEE-rah
Syllables3
Amirah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 603 | #490 |
| 2024 | Girls | 678 | #463 |
| 2023 | Girls | 673 | #458 |
| 2022 | Girls | 519 | #576 |
| 2021 | Girls | 488 | #611 |
| 2020 | Girls | 551 | #545 |
| 2019 | Girls | 493 | #611 |
| 2018 | Girls | 393 | #721 |
| 2017 | Girls | 450 | #661 |
| 2016 | Girls | 401 | #711 |
| 2015 | Girls | 427 | #670 |
| 2014 | Girls | 428 | #666 |
| 2013 | Girls | 333 | #810 |
| 2012 | Girls | 378 | #733 |
| 2011 | Girls | 346 | #784 |
| 2010 | Girls | 328 | #819 |
| 2009 | Girls | 342 | #824 |
| 2008 | Girls | 381 | #770 |
| 2007 | Girls | 260 | #1,018 |
| 2006 | Girls | 270 | #970 |
| 2005 | Girls | 216 | #1,102 |
| 2004 | Girls | 205 | #1,114 |
| 2003 | Girls | 217 | #1,051 |
| 2002 | Girls | 142 | #1,363 |
When Was Amirah 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
678 recorded births
National rank #463
2023 · Girls
673 recorded births
National rank #458
2025 · Girls
603 recorded births
National rank #490
2020 · Girls
551 recorded births
National rank #545
Where Amirah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #304 | 17 |
| NY | #328 | 51 |
| FL | #342 | 53 |
| VA | #376 | 21 |
| MS | #384 | 7 |
| OH | #390 | 29 |
| IL | #402 | 26 |
| CA | #404 | 81 |