Amira is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #689 in 1997 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 396 births ranking #124. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 8,377 girls born was named Amira. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Amira is a graceful Arabic name often explained as princess or female leader. It feels elegant, strong, and highly international.
The name has long-standing use across Muslim communities and later gained broader popularity because of its beauty of sound and regal imagery. It is one of the most accessible Arabic girls' names in modern use.