Amyra

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Pronounced uh-MY-ruh /əˈmaɪ.rə/High

Meaning: Princess or treetop; variant of Amira, from Arabic amira (princess, commander) or Hebrew amirah (treetop, utterance)Medium

In 30 seconds: A variant of Amira meaning 'princess' from Arabic, or 'treetop' from Hebrew. Its three-syllable vowel-open sound places it comfortably alongside Amara, Amari, and Amira in the Am- naming cluster.

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningPrincess or treetop; variant of Amira, from Arabic amira (princess, commander) or Hebrew amirah (treetop, utterance)

U.S. rank (2024)#968 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births267 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,734

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

Amyra is a variant spelling of Amira (Arabic: princess, one who commands) or of the Hebrew Amirah (treetop, or eloquent speech). Both roots share the broad concept of leadership or elevated status. The Amyra spelling is an Americanized variant not found in classical Arabic or Hebrew records.

Amyra appears in U.S. birth data from the 2000s onward, used across Arabic, African American, and general American communities. It ranked #968 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The Arabic root amir (prince/commander) gave rise to titles across the Islamic world — Emir, Amir, Admiral (from Arabic amir al-bahr, 'commander of the sea') — and its feminine form Amira/Amyra carries the same regal weight.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Amira — Arabic/Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AmiraAmirahAmyrah

Nicknames

AmyMiraMyra

Famous Bearers

★Amyra Dastur (1993-)
Indian actress known for Hindi and Tamil films

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amyra mean?

Amyra is a variant of Amira, meaning 'princess' or 'commander' from Arabic, or 'treetop' from Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Amyra?

It's said uh-MY-ruh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amyra a boy or girl name?

Amyra is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Amyra?

Amyra ranked #968 for U.S. girls in 2024.