Amira is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #636 in 1999 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 396 births ranking #124. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.2%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 7,223 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.