Amayra
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 435 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 435 Americans have ever been named Amayra. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and peaked modestly at 67 births in 2023 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Amayra ranks #2881 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Amayra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Amira meaning 'princess' or 'commander.' The Y spelling gives it an additional softness and visual distinction.
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Amayra first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2007. A twenty-first-century entry, Amayra 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
Amayra has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 259 | #3190 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 163 | #8332 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 13 | #14785 | — |
The Story of Amayra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Amayra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Amayra are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Amayra?
Only about 1 in every 63,158 babies born in 2024 was named Amayra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2020s with 259 births that decade.
Amayra by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Amayra per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | #2881 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2615 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3174 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4100 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3180 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3723 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4077 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5674 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5002 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6475 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14704 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12065 |
| 2011 | 6 | #14936 |
| 2008 | 7 | #13940 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15629 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024