Amira

Amira is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,176 girls in the United States.

Amira at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Amira

Amira belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Amira first appears in Social Security records in 1963. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #131 in 2023, and in 2024 2,176 babies received the name — 23,429 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amira in US records

First recorded (US)
1963
Best US rank
#131 in 2023
Peak year
2024
Babies named Amira in 2024
2,176
Total since 1880
23,429

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amira mean?

The meaning of Amira is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Amira a boy or girl name?

Amira is a girl name. In 2024, 2,176 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amira?

Amira comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Amira?

Amira first appears in US records in 1963. Its best-ever ranking was #131 in 2023, and 2,176 babies were given the name in 2024.

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