Amira
Amira is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “princess, commander.” It ranked #132 in the United States in 2025. Amira is an Arabic name meaning 'princess' or 'commander.
how do you pronounce Amira?
ah-MEER-ah
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what does Amira mean?
The name Amira means “princess, commander.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Amira is an Arabic name meaning 'princess' or 'commander.' It is the feminine form of Amir. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world, as well as in Hebrew, Turkish, and South Asian communities.
where does the name Amira come from?
Wikipedia derives Amira, and its masculine counterpart Amir, from the Arabic amir, emir, variously rendered as princess, commander or ruler — three glosses for the same root rather than three separate meanings.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #132 |
| 2024 | #137 |
| 2023 | #131 |
| 2022 | #209 |
| 2021 | #219 |
| 2020 | #283 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Amira?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Amira?
- Amira Willighagen (Dutch singer)
- Amira Casar (British-French actress)
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what names go well with Amira?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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