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Amirah

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Pronounced ah-MEER-ah /ɑːˈmɪər.ə/High

Meaning: Arabic and Hebrew feminine form meaning 'princess' or 'commander'; from Arabic 'amir' (prince, commander) and Hebrew 'amirah' (utterance, speech); related to Amira, widely used in Arab and Jewish communitiesHigh

In 30 seconds: Amirah is a regal Arabic and Hebrew name meaning 'princess' or 'commander.' Flowing and beautiful, it has been growing in the United States in both Muslim and Jewish communities for its dignified, feminine elegance.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningArabic and Hebrew feminine form meaning 'princess' or 'commander'; from Arabic 'amir' (prince, commander) and Hebrew 'amirah' (utterance, speech); related to Amira, widely used in Arab and Jewish communities
U.S. rank (2025)#490 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births603 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,856

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Amirah is the feminine form of the Arabic amir (prince, commander), giving it the meaning 'princess' or 'female commander.' It is also related to the Hebrew amirah meaning 'utterance' or 'speech.' Both languages share a common Semitic root. The name has been used in Arab and Jewish communities for centuries.

Amirah has grown significantly in the United States as part of the broader trend of Arabic and Hebrew feminine names. It competes with Amira (the single-h spelling) and Ameera as variant forms. The name ranks in the U.S. top 300 girls' names and is popular across Muslim, Jewish, and African-American communities.

Did you know? The word 'admiral' comes from the same Arabic 'amir' root — through the title 'amir al-bahr' (commander of the sea) — making Amirah distantly related to one of the most powerful titles in military history.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Amira — etymology for Amira/AmirahU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AmiraAmeeraAmeerah

Nicknames

AmiMiraMirah

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If you like Amirah…

Amira— the standard spelling of the same name
Layla— shares the Arabic feminine grace and the same melodic quality
Nadia— another flowing Arabic-origin feminine name with similar cultural appeal
Yasmine— shares the Arabic feminine tradition and the same regal, beautiful character

Frequently Asked

What does Amirah mean?

Amirah means 'princess' or 'female commander,' from the Arabic 'amir' (prince, commander). It is also connected to the Hebrew 'amirah' meaning utterance or speech.

How do you pronounce Amirah?

Amirah is pronounced ah-MEER-ah /ɑːˈmɪər.ə/ — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Amirah the same as Amira?

They are alternate spellings with the same pronunciation. Amirah with an H at the end is used in Arabic spelling conventions; Amira without the H is also common.

Is Amirah a popular girls' name?

Amirah and its variant Amira together rank in the U.S. top 300 girls' names and are growing, particularly in Muslim, Jewish, and African-American communities.