Ameira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 280 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Ameira currently holds position #7592. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2000 to 2024, Ameira has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Ameira ranks #7592 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ameira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Amira, meaning 'princess' or 'leader.' In Arabic, amir means prince or commander, and Amira/Ameira is its feminine form — a name that places the child in a position of inherent dignity and authority from birth.
Ameira's spelling with the -ei- gives it a slightly more unusual visual identity while keeping the warm, regal sound of the Arabic original. A name for a girl who was born to lead.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Ameira is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2000 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Ameira’s rarity (280 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ameira climbed 6695 spots in the last 20 years — from #14287 to #7592.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 85 | #7011 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 123 | #9120 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 72 | #12173 | — |
The Story of Ameira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Ameira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ameira are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Ameira?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Ameira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 123 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ameira by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 2000–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7592 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5396 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5801 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9616 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6648 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6429 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8651 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8324 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10930 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10200 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8508 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10302 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10489 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6870 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10501 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8086 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7770 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11690 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17353 |
| 2005 | 9 | #10972 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024