Amira

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Pronounced ah-MEER-ah /əˈmiː.rə/High

Meaning: Princess; female commander or ruler — from Arabic amīra, feminine of amīr (commander, prince)High

In 30 seconds: A luminous Arabic name meaning 'princess' or 'commander,' Amira is the feminine form of Amir. Widely used across the Arab world and among Jewish communities, it has gained broad multicultural appeal in the U.S.

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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew

MeaningPrincess; female commander or ruler — from Arabic amīra, feminine of amīr (commander, prince)

U.S. rank (2025)#132 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births2,168 girls (0.13% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,597

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amira is the Arabic feminine form of Amīr (prince, commander), from the root amara (to command). As a title, Amīra denotes a princess or the wife of an emir. The name has been used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities globally for centuries.

Amira also exists independently in Hebrew, where it means 'treetop' or 'speech, utterance.' In the U.S., Amira has grown in popularity since the 2000s, appealing to families of Arabic, Hebrew, and broader multicultural backgrounds. It offers an elegant alternative to names like Amelia with a distinct cultural richness.

Did you know? In Hebrew, Amira is an unrelated name meaning 'treetop' or 'utterance,' making it a beautiful coincidence of meaning across two distinct language families.

Variations

AmirahEmiraAmeera

Nicknames

MiraAmi

Famous Bearers

★Amira Willighagen (2004-)
Dutch soprano who won Holland's Got Talent as a child
★Amira Casar (1971-)
British-French actress

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amira mean?

Amira comes from Arabic and means 'princess' or 'female commander,' the feminine form of Amir (prince). In Hebrew it separately means 'treetop.'

How do you pronounce Amira?

Amira is pronounced ah-MEER-ah /əˈmiː.rə/ — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Amira a boy or girl name?

Amira is a feminine name. Its masculine counterpart is Amir.

How popular is Amira?

Amira has been steadily gaining popularity in the U.S. since the 2000s and often ranks in the top 300 girls' names.