Aamirah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 310 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aamirah is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 310 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Aamirah ranks #8407 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aamirah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'princess, commander, one who prospers.' From the Arabic amir (prince, commander), Aamirah is the feminine form — a name of leadership, nobility, and divine prosperity. The doubled -aa- opening follows South Asian transliteration convention for a long vowel.
Aamirah is used across Arab, Pakistani, and South Asian Muslim communities, where names invoking nobility and prosperity are particularly valued. With 310 recorded births, it has genuine presence in Muslim American communities — a name that declares the child is royalty in the most aspirational sense, born to lead and to flourish.
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Aamirah is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Aamirah has been recorded as a girl's name since 2001, with 310 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aamirah climbed 7701 spots in the last 20 years — from #16108 to #8407.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 98 | #6317 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 125 | #9231 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 87 | #11241 | — |
The Story of Aamirah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Aamirah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aamirah are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Aamirah?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aamirah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2010s with 125 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Aamirah by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 2001–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8407 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4997 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5307 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5953 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6920 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7715 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7758 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6043 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10110 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7612 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8485 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10234 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8208 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11183 |
| 2010 | 6 | #14959 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11457 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5751 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7092 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13604 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10130 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2024