Amira name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Arabic and Hebrew

Usage: Arabic, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Hebrew, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Amira

ah-meer-ah

Meaning: Princess and High-born Girl

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What does Amira mean?
Variations of Amira
How popular is Amira?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Amira
Sibling Names for Amira
Famous People Named Amira
Lists having Amira

What does Amira mean?

Eminent Arabic and Hebrew Amira aimed at baby girls used specifically in Marathi, Hindi, Arabic, Norwegian, Tamil, Finnish, Danish, Swedish and Hebrew, meaning of Amira is "Princess or High-born Girl". Amira is equivalent of Amir in Arabic and Latin languages.

How do I pronounce Amira?

The three syllabled name Amira is commonly pronounced as ah-meer-ah. The other ways to say the name is a-mi-ra.

Variants of Amira

Ameara, Amir, Aamer, Amir Ali

Names that rhyme with Amira

How popular is the name Amira?

Amira is a popular name in United States given to over 14066 babies in 53 years. At present peaking at the charts, it ranked 315th when 1035 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 10 times Also, a popular name in Spain with over 1569 new-borns have been given the name since 2017.

Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 2019, 608 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 56th position. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 3 times

In England and Wales, Amira was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 3887 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 2010,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, A common name in France having over 6946 recievers in 46 years of usage.

Recently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 134th spot and 456 baby girls were given the name. Also, Amira was a common name in Netherlands. Over 793 babies have been named Amira since 2015.

At its zenith in 2019,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 5 years but it is still going strong. Also, Amira is a common name in Belgium given to over 1487 babies in 24 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2018, 165 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 43rd position.

Amira is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

Recently in 2017, 53 babies were given Amira and it reached its peak ranking, 140 on girl names chart. Over 688 people have been named Amira in Switzerland. Amira is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 2000 and peaked in 2010 when it ranked 245th.

Over 176 babies in Ireland have been named Amira.

However things change on global perspective, Amira is extremely popular in Egypt where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Sudan.

Also the baby name is popular in Iraq, Tunisia, Algeria, Eritrea, India, Libya, Yemen, Nigeria, Morocco, Colombia, Nepal and Pakistan. According to our findings, at least 930000 people have been bestowed Amira around the globe.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	131	2099
2022	209	1385
2021	217	1347
2020	284	1122
2019	283	1162
2018	315	1042
2017	317	1021
2016	373	874
2015	383	857
2014	418	767

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Amira in Nordic countries

Countries	Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name
	1386	207
	0	390

Numerological aspects of Amira

Having this letter as your capstone reveals your self-consumption and self-absorption. You can't stand people without a purpose. You are a good friend and know how to keep secrets. It's far better than righting wrongs that can't be undone or fixed. You know a way out but prefer to dwell in your comfort zone. Appreciate your time on this earth. Invest it in the right place. You would climb the highest rock if that's necessary to accomplish something you want badly.

Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Amira

Muni - Dominantly used in Finnish and Telugu, Muni means "Sage or A Sage" used as a unisex name is rooted from Sanskrit and Khmer
Mazir - Originated from Arabic and Hebrew, Mazir means "Ancestor of the Berbers" is used as a boy name
Saleel - Originated from Sanskrit, Saleel means "Son, Descendant or Water", dominantly used in Hindi and Arabic is used as a baby boy name
Unays largely is used in Arabic and Sindhi is a boy name, meaning of Unays is "Form of Anas or Smaller Form of Anas"
Amber - Principally used in Arabic and Oriya eternal and outstanding, Amber means "Sky or Healing" that originated from Arabic is aimed at both sexes. In 2018, prevailing name Amber bagged 471st position on baby girl names chart in United States

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Sibling Names for Amira

If you have decided on naming your baby girl "Amira" and are looking for suitable names for her siblings, then you are in the right place. Choosing a name that complements your firstborn's name can be daunting, but we have compiled a list of sibling names that will perfectly match with Amira. Here are some fantastic names for your little ones.

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Brother to Amira

Famous people named Amira

Amira Hass, Israeli journalist and author
Amira Casar, actress who grew up in England, Ireland
Amira Dotan, Israeli military figure and a former member of Knesset for Kadima
Amira al Hayb, was Israel's first female Bedouin-Arab soldier
Amira Ghazalla in My Brother the Devil as Actress
Amira Pollmann in Schoßgebete as Actress
Amira Akili in Métamorphoses as Actress
In 1990, Amira Cruzat portrayed the role of N in action and crime movie En pacto de hombres.
In 1947, Amira Moustafa played the role of Zita - the Amazon Queen in action, adventure movie Queen of the Amazons.
Amira Hilda Douaouda characterized crucial character of Samira in 2019 drama flick Papicha.
In 1953 crime and drama film, Gahim ul-ghayra, Amira Amir played N.

Amira Khalifa, from 2004 drama, romance flick Levottomat 3 - kun mikään ei riitä, who characterized Nora and sex therapist.
In 1992 action, drama movie, The braves, Amira El Aidy played N.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/

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