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Amiria

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Pronounced ah-MEE-ree-ah /ɑˈmi.ri.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Maori form of Amelia/Maria (a transliteration), 'beloved; of the sea'; also echoes Arabic Amira, 'princess'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; a princess: Amiria is the Maori Amelia/Maria — and echoes Amira, 'princess'. Lyrical, soft, and warm.
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Origin LowMaori, Hebrew
MeaningMaori form of Amelia/Maria (a transliteration), 'beloved; of the sea'; also echoes Arabic Amira, 'princess'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5294 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012024

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

Amiria is a Maori form of Amelia or Maria — a transliteration adapting the European name into Maori — and gently echoes the Arabic Amira, 'princess' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft name across Aotearoa New Zealand (said 'ah-MEE-ree-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Maori/Pacific families. Rare, beloved-or-princess at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Amiria is a Maori form of Amelia or Maria (a transliteration into Maori) — and gently echoes the Arabic Amira, 'princess'; a lyrical, soft name across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Amiria — routes layered

Variations

AmiraAmeliaMaria

Nicknames

Ami

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If you like Amiria…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amiria mean?

Amiria is the Maori Amelia/Maria, 'beloved', and echoes Amira ('princess'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amiria?

It's said ah-MEE-ree-ah /ɑˈmi.ri.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amiria a boy or girl name?

Amiria is a girl's name.

How popular is Amiria?

Amiria is a rare name in the U.S.

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