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Ameirah

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Pronounced uh-MEER-uh /əˈmɪər.ə/Medium

Meaning: Ameirah is a romanized respelling of the Arabic name Amira, the feminine of amir ('prince; commander') — hence 'princess; leader'. The name is long established across the Arab world; this spelling is one of several English forms.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of rank: Ameirah is a spelling of Amira — 'princess' (said 'uh-MEER-uh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAmeirah is a romanized respelling of the Arabic name Amira, the feminine of amir ('prince; commander') — hence 'princess; leader'. The name is long established across the Arab world; this spelling is one of several English forms.
U.S. rank (2024)#13543 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020082024

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

Ameirah romanizes the Arabic name Amira, feminine of amir, 'prince; commander'. The root a-m-r has to do with commanding, and it also reached English through Arabic in words like emir and admiral. Amira is used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities everywhere; this spelling is one of many English forms. We note the heritage respectfully (said 'uh-MEER-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. in this spelling, while Amira is far more common. Rare, regal, and rooted.

Did you know? Amira, the name behind Ameirah, is the feminine of amir, 'prince; commander' — the same word that gives English 'emir' and 'admiral' (said 'uh-MEER-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ameirah — respelling of Arabic Amira; feminine of amir, 'prince; commander'

Variations

AmiraAmeeraAmyra

Nicknames

AmyMiraMeira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ameirah mean?

Ameirah is a spelling of Arabic Amira — 'princess', the feminine of amir, 'prince; commander'.

How do you pronounce Ameirah?

It's said uh-MEER-uh /əˈmɪər.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Ameirah a boy or girl name?

Ameirah is a girl's name; the matching boys' name is Amir.

How popular is Ameirah?

Ameirah is very rare in the U.S. in this spelling, while Amira is far more common.

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