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Almira

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Pronounced al-MY-rah /ælˈmaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and an English place/literary name (Almira); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A princess; noble; admirable: Almira is linked to Arabic amira. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'al-MY-rah').
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningVariously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and an English place/literary name (Almira); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10149 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,821

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

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

Almira comes variously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and from an English place/literary name (Almira; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'al-MY-rah'; nickname Mira).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare today, noble-and-admirable at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Almira is variously linked to Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and to a place/literary name — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'al-MY-rah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Almira — routes layered

Variations

ElmiraAlmeeraAlmyra

Nicknames

Mira

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If you like Almira…

Elmira— a kin spelling
Amira— a name it draws on
Mira— a short -mira girls' name
Amyra— lands in the same popularity range
Adara— shares Almira's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Almira mean?

Almira is variously linked to Arabic amira ('a princess; noble') and a place/literary name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Almira?

It's said al-MY-rah /ælˈmaɪ.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Almira a boy or girl name?

Almira is a girl's name.

How popular is Almira?

Almira is a rare name in the U.S.

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