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Elmira

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How to Pronounce Elmira

Pronounced el-MY-rah /ɛlˈmaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and an English place/literary name (Elmira, New York; a character in Voltaire); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; admirable; a princess: Elmira is linked to Arabic amira. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'el-MY-rah').
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningVariously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and an English place/literary name (Elmira, New York; a character in Voltaire); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9027 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,349
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802025

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

Elmira comes variously from Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and from an English place/literary name (Elmira, New York; a character in Voltaire's plays; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'el-MY-rah'; nickname Mira).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare today, noble-and-admirable at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elmira is variously linked to Arabic amira, 'a princess; noble; admirable', and to a place and literary character — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'el-MY-rah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Elmira — routes layered

Variations

AlmiraElmyraElvira

Nicknames

Mira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elmira mean?

Elmira is variously linked to Arabic amira ('a princess; noble') and to a place/literary name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elmira?

It's said el-MY-rah /ɛlˈmaɪ.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elmira a boy or girl name?

Elmira is a girl's name.

How popular is Elmira?

Elmira is a rare name in the U.S.

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