Amiira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 101 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 101 Americans have ever been named Amiira. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and peaked modestly at 15 births in 2023 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Amiira ranks #8959 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Amiira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Amira meaning 'princess' or 'commander.' Amira is one of the most popular girls' names in the Arab world; Amiira offers an elongated spelling that gives the regal meaning even more visual presence and flow.
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Amiira first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2005. A twenty-first-century entry, Amiira 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
Amiira has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 54 | #9365 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 37 | #14645 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #17071 | — |
The Story of Amiira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Amiira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Amiira are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Amiira?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Amiira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2020s with 54 births that decade.
Amiira by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #8959 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7259 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9100 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10344 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11161 |
| 2018 | 6 | #13911 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11702 |
| 2016 | 8 | #11855 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16593 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16738 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17068 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17488 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16654 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024