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Abira

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-BEER-uh /ɑːˈbiːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew abir, 'strong; mighty' — Abira is the feminine form, a modern Hebrew name meaning 'strong.' It also appears in Arabic naming with an unrelated sense tied to fragrance, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of strength: Abira is Hebrew for 'strong; mighty' (said 'ah-BEER-uh').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew abir, 'strong; mighty' — Abira is the feminine form, a modern Hebrew name meaning 'strong.' It also appears in Arabic naming with an unrelated sense tied to fragrance, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13437 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620042024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abira comes from Hebrew abir, 'strong; mighty,' and is used in modern Hebrew as a girls' name meaning 'strong.' A similar-sounding name appears in Arabic naming with a different sense tied to fragrance, which we note as a separate route (said 'ah-BEER-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, strong-sensed, and clean.

Did you know? Abira is one of a small set of modern Hebrew names built directly on strength — the root abir describes a mighty one, and the name gives that quality to a girl (said 'ah-BEER-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Abira — Hebrew abir 'strong'; separate Arabic route noted

Variations

AbirahAviraAbeera

Nicknames

AbiBira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abira mean?

Abira is Hebrew for 'strong; mighty,' from the root abir.

How do you pronounce Abira?

It's said ah-BEER-uh /ɑːˈbiːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abira a boy or girl name?

Abira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Abira?

Abira is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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