The nameAmira

Amira is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "princess". It is popular in Britain, France and the United States.

Meaning

Amira is the feminine of Amir, from the Arabic amīr, "commander, prince": "princess".

Origin

Arabic. In Hebrew, amira means "speech", so the name has two possible origins.

History

Amira rose in the 2000s and 2010s, reaching the top 130 in England and Wales and the top 140 in the United States.

Famous people named Amira

Popularity of the name Amira

Amira in the United States

136thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (2,181 births)
23,434babies named Amira in the United States since 1880
01,0912,181 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Amira was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 8,197 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Amira. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Amira in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,633 births a year on average, against 993 in the five years before.

Amira in the United Kingdom

131stmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (419 births)
6,510babies named Amira in the United Kingdom since 1997
0210419 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Amira was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,030 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Amira. Half of all babies named Amira in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 369 births a year on average, against 304 in the five years before.

Amira in France

114thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (555 births)
10,370babies named Amira in France since 1900
0278555 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Amira in Belgium

51stmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2019peak year (171 births)
2,583babies named Amira in Belgium since 1995
086171 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Amira in Switzerland

78thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2023peak year (90 births)
1,181babies named Amira in Switzerland since 2000
04590 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Amira in Austria

111thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2023peak year (63 births)
664babies named Amira in Austria since 1984
03263 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Amira in Norway

158thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
2018peak year (34 births)
598babies named Amira in Norway since 1945
01734 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Amira

Names from the same generation as Amira, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amira mean?

Amira is the feminine of Amir, from the Arabic amīr, "commander, prince": "princess".

What is the origin of the name Amira?

Arabic. In Hebrew, amira means "speech", so the name has two possible origins.

Is Amira a girl's or a boy's name?

Amira is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Amira?

In 2024, Amira was the 136th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,176 births.

What are the variants of the name Amira?

Variants and related names of Amira include Amir.

What are good sibling names for Amira?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Iris, Catalina, Lucia and Zara for a sister, Muhammad, Rory, Musa and Milan for a brother.

Who are famous people named Amira?

Amira Casar, actress; Amira Willighagen, singer.