Amira is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #503 in 2012 with 610 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 2,176 births ranking #136. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 281.3%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 2,886 girls born was named Amira. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.