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Ameerah

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Pronounced a-MEE-ra /ʔa.ˈmiː.ra/Medium

Meaning: Variant transcription of Amirah, the feminine form of Amir, meaning 'princess' or '(female) commander', from the Arabic root '-m-r.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ameerah is an Arabic name meaning 'princess' or 'female commander', a variant transcription of Amirah. It is the feminine of Amir, from the root '-m-r.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningVariant transcription of Amirah, the feminine form of Amir, meaning 'princess' or '(female) commander', from the Arabic root '-m-r.
U.S. rank (2024)#1949 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births101 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,570

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219762024

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

History & Origin

The name draws on the same root that gives amir, 'commander' or 'prince', so its feminine form means 'princess' or a woman who commands. Ameerah is one English spelling of Amirah, with the doubled e marking the long vowel. The meaning is clear and well attested in Arabic.

The flowing three syllables give the name a regal sound that matches its 'princess' sense. It is carried by the Saudi philanthropist Ameerah Al-Taweel, a former princess and women's-rights advocate, which fits the name's meaning closely.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ameerah is princess, as the feminine of Amir 'prince, commander', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Ameerah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Ameerah Al-Taweel (b. 1983)
    Saudi Arabian philanthropist and former princess, known internationally as an advocate for women's rights and youth empowerment in Saudi Arabia.

If you like Ameerah…

Amirah— the standard transcription that Ameerah respells, same 'princess' meaning
Amira— the simpler spelling of the same Arabic feminine name
Amir— the masculine 'commander, prince' from the same '-m-r root
Samira— an Arabic feminine name with a similar -ira ending and sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ameerah mean?

Ameerah means 'princess', the feminine of the Arabic Amir 'prince, commander', and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Ameerah?

It's commonly said a-MEE-ra /ʔa.ˈmiː.ra/.

Is Ameerah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ameerah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ameerah?

In 2024, Ameerah ranked #1949 in the U.S. for girls, with 101 births recorded.