Emira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 431 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
genitive/accusative singular of emir
Emira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of Emir, meaning 'princess,' 'ruler,' or 'commander.' It is used across Arabic-speaking, Bosnian, and Turkish communities, carrying both regal authority and a flowing, musical sound.
EtymologyShow more
Emira appeared in SSA records in 1996, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 431 recorded births, Emira has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Emira climbed 10717 spots in the last 20 years — from #13176 to #2459.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 208 | #3975 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 129 | #10386 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 78 | #13381 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | #13962 | — |
The Story of Emira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Emira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Emira are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Emira?
Only about 1 in every 49,315 babies born in 2024 was named Emira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 208 births that decade.
Emira by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Emira per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73 | #2459 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3339 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4139 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4876 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5061 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4690 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5507 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6892 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12108 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9119 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12266 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9196 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12580 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17590 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13911 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11762 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12962 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18484 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7247 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13434 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024