Amaira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 961 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Amaira has 961 recorded U.S. births across 22+ years, peaking at 115 in 2022. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Amaira ranks #2360 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Amaira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Amira, meaning 'princess,' 'ruler,' or 'leader.' The extra -a before the -ira creates a slightly more lyrical sound while preserving the regal meaning that has made Amira and its variants popular worldwide.
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Amaira first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2002. A twenty-first-century entry, Amaira belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amaira climbed 9328 spots in the last 20 years — from #11688 to #2360.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 466 | #2084 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 429 | #4615 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 66 | #11579 | — |
The Story of Amaira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Amaira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Amaira are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Amaira?
Only about 1 in every 46,753 babies born in 2024 was named Amaira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2020s with 466 births that decade.
Amaira by the numbers
- Would fill 20 school buses
- Meeting one Amaira per day would take 2.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77 | #2360 |
| 2023 | 78 | #2333 |
| 2022 | 115 | #1782 |
| 2021 | 88 | #2129 |
| 2020 | 108 | #1816 |
| 2019 | 91 | #2071 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2561 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3247 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2739 |
| 2015 | 48 | #3349 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4185 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5149 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6127 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7460 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9262 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8483 |
| 2008 | 10 | #10854 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9039 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10654 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16633 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024