Ahmira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 176 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Ahmira hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1997, with 176 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #7232, Ahmira is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Ahmira ranks #7232 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ahmira is a girl's baby name, a feminine variant of Amir, from Arabic origin meaning 'princess,' 'ruler,' or 'commander.' Amira is the classic feminine form widely used across the Arab world, and Ahmira offers an alternative spelling with a slightly more distinctive presence.
Ahmira carries the regal authority of its Arabic root — a name that announces its bearer as someone of stature and command, used in Muslim communities where the aspiration of noble leadership for daughters is a beautiful and meaningful naming tradition.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ahmira's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Ahmira follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ahmira's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ahmira has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 61 | #8572 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 80 | #11385 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 30 | #10791 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #13770 | — |
The Story of Ahmira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Ahmira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ahmira are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Ahmira?
Only about 1 in every 240,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ahmira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 80 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ahmira by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | #7232 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9622 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7290 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10304 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8413 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11384 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9167 |
| 2017 | 10 | #9965 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10891 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10172 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10152 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13194 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10456 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17081 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8541 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12701 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11130 |
| 1997 | 5 | #13770 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024