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Namira

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Pronounced nah-MEE-rah /nɑˈmi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic — variously 'radiant; luminous' (from nur, 'light') and 'a leopard/panther' (from namir); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Radiant; a leopard: Namira is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-MEE-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic — variously 'radiant; luminous' (from nur, 'light') and 'a leopard/panther' (from namir); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8770 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 147

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

Namira comes from the Arabic — variously 'radiant; luminous' (from nur, 'light') and 'a leopard/panther' (from namir; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nah-MEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, radiant-and-a-leopard at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Namira is Arabic, variously 'radiant; luminous' (from nur, 'light') and 'a leopard/panther' (from namir) — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'nah-MEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Namira — routes layered

Variations

NameeraNamirahNemira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Namira mean?

Namira is Arabic, variously 'radiant; luminous' and 'a leopard/panther'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Namira?

It's said nah-MEE-rah /nɑˈmi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Namira a boy or girl name?

Namira is a girl's name.

How popular is Namira?

Namira is a very rare name in the U.S.

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