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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Princess (feminine of amir, 'prince/commander')
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEER-ah
Amira is an Arabic name meaning 'princess,' the feminine form of amir, meaning 'prince' or 'commander.' It's pronounced ah-MEER-ah, and it's a bold, globally-minded classic pick for a girl. You may see claims that Amira also has a Hebrew meaning of 'treetop' floating around, but that particular claim isn't well supported, so the Arabic 'princess' meaning is the one to go with.
Meaning & Origin of Amira
Meaning: Princess (feminine of amir, 'prince/commander').
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Amira means 'princess.' Some sites also claim a Hebrew meaning of 'treetop.' Actually: The Hebrew 'treetop' claim isn't supported by the Arabic-derivation entry found and should be treated with caution.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Amira
ah-MEER-ahIPA /əˈmɪərə/
Popularity of Amira
Amira ranked #136 in the U.S. in 2024, with 2,176 babies given the name — just a step down from its recent peak of #131 in 2023, when 2,107 girls were named Amira.
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FAQ
What does the name Amira mean?
Princess (feminine of amir, ‘prince/commander’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Amira?
Amira is pronounced ah-MEER-ah (IPA: /əˈmɪərə/).
Is Amira a popular name right now?
Amira is near its all-time peak (#131 in 2023), ranked #136 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)
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