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Namirah

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

Meaning: A feminine of Namir — from the Arabic, 'a leopard/panther', connoting grace and strengthLow

In 30 seconds: Like a panther; graceful and strong: Namirah is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-MEE-rah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA feminine of Namir — from the Arabic, 'a leopard/panther', connoting grace and strength

U.S. rank (2024)#9345 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 93

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

Namirah is a feminine of Namir — from the Arabic, 'a leopard/panther', connoting grace and strength. A lyrical, classic name (said 'nah-MEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, like-a-panther at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Namirah is a feminine of Namir — Arabic 'a leopard/panther', connoting grace and strength — a lyrical, spirited name (said 'nah-MEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Namirah — Arabic etymology

Variations

NamiraNameera

Nicknames

Nami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Namirah mean?

Namirah is Arabic for 'a leopard/panther', connoting grace and strength (a feminine of Namir).

How do you pronounce Namirah?

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

Is Namirah a boy or girl name?

Namirah is a girl's name.

How popular is Namirah?

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