Amira
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Arabic / Hebrew ◈ 3 syllables
"Princess"

From Arabic / Hebrew

Amira means princess or commander in Arabic — a title of genuine authority, not fairy-tale fantasy. It's the feminine form of Amir, a rank held by military commanders and rulers across the Islamic world for over a thousand years. The name carries real-world power: an amira commands armies, governs provinces, and leads nations. Three syllables of regal authority.

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Amira at a glance
MeaningPrincess
OriginArabic / Hebrew
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#265
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Why parents love Amira
  • The meaning princess/commander combines royalty with genuine authority.
  • Three syllables with a warm, regal sound: ah-MEER-ah.
  • It works in Arabic, Hebrew, and English effortlessly.
  • Mira is a lovely built-in nickname.
  • It's a real title of power — not a fairy-tale invention.
The vibe of Amira
royalcommandingArabicwarmauthoritativeregalgenuinepowerful
Origin & history of Amira
Arabic أميرة (amīrah, princess/commander, feminine of amīr) English Amira
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Arabic / Hebrew roots
Amira is the feminine form of Amir, from the Arabic root a-m-r meaning to command. An amir (emir) was a military commander or prince in the Islamic world — the feminine amira carried equivalent authority. The name has been used across the Arab world, North Africa, and South Asia for centuries. In Hebrew, Amira means treetop or spoken word. The name has been climbing the US charts steadily, appealing to parents of diverse backgrounds who want a name that sounds beautiful and carries genuine authority.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Arabic title and name used for centuries across the Islamic world.
3
Today
Amira remains a beloved choice, ranking #265 in the US. 23,434 babies have been named Amira since 1963.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Amira?
2024 peak year
Amira is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks around #265, with about 1,313 babies named Amira each year. In 2024, 2,176 babies received the name (ranked #136). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 23,434.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,176 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #136)
1,313 Avg. per year
(last decade)
13,130 Total registrations
last 10 years
23,434 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #265) Very popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Amira
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Amira's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — the most fitting vibration for a name that means commander. People named Amira tend to be natural leaders, self-assured, and capable of commanding respect without demanding it.

Natural commander
Self-assured leader
Commands respect quietly
Regal bearing
Authority with warmth
A1
M4
I9
R9
A1
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Amira
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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