Amirah
How to say it: uh-MEER-uh · /əˈmirə/
Arabic feminine form of Amir; means 'princess' or 'commander'.
Amirah was the 95th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 603 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 94% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #52 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #95 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 603 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,012 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +94% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #52 |
| In France, 2025 | #127 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Most of Amirah's history falls within recent decades, culminating in the 2020s. Currently at its peak, more growth is anticipated.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft, Amirah feels gentle and at ease across borders, with a royal air. Amina echoes that grace.
Nicknames
- Ami
- Mira
Honouring a Amirah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amirah is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French.
In France: #127 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #246.
Famous people named Amirah
- Amirah Vann (born 1980)American actress
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