Namira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 147 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Namira peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 19 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Namira remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Namira ranks #8770 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Namira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of Namir meaning 'tiger' or 'leopard.' It carries the graceful power of a wild cat — a name that projects both beauty and strength in equal measure, used across the Arab world and East Africa.
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Phonetically, Namira belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Namira’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Namira climbed 6722 spots in the last 20 years — from #15492 to #8770.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 55 | #8397 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 50 | #14365 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 42 | #16450 | — |
The Story of Namira
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Namira is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Namira are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Namira?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Namira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2020s with 55 births that decade.
Namira by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 2001–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8770 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6330 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10961 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7527 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11108 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17420 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13692 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10632 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15842 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18743 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13118 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19343 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19593 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19174 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15492 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17583 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13211 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10751 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2024