Amira

Hebrew, Arabic

"princess"

Amira Origin and Meaning

The name Amira is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

This shimmery name, often given to girls born on the harvest feast of Shavuot, and also used in the Muslim community, is increasing in popularity. Amira is of Hebrew and Arabic origin, meaning "princess", and fits in well with a variety of trending names like Amara, Amaya, and Mira. Amira is in the Top 100 in several countries, including Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and Hungary. In the US, Amira entered the Top 1000 in 1998 and has been rising since, now in the Top 250. Overall Amira is a gorgeous multicultural choice.

Amira Rank in US Top 1000

# 136 in the US

Amira Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 494 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Amira

• 136 US 2024
• 494 Nameberry 2025
• 103 Canada 2024
• 30 Future 2035
• 139 England 2024
• 59 Germany 2024
• 85 Netherlands 2023
• 48 Spain 2023
• 39 Belgium 2024
• 89 switzerland 2024
• 50 Hungary 2024

20 Names Similar to Amira

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Amira.

• Reina
• Alessia
• Ciara
• Amaia
• Samara
• Liana
• Alina
• Reyna
• Alena
• Carina
• Adrian
• Anika
• Ariella
• Aviana
• Kyra
• Alaia
• Elana
• Amaya
• Anaya
• Amiyah

Famous People Named Amira

• Amira Ahmed Somali,Filipino model
• Amira al Hayb Israel's first female Bedouin soldier in combat position
• Ameera al Taweel, Princess of Saudi Arabia
• Amira Ben Amor Tunisian long,distance runner (2012 Olympics)
• Amira Ben Chaabane Tunisian sabre fencer
• Amira K. Bennison historian of the Middle East & Islamic Studies
• Amira Casar French actress
• Amira Dotan Israeli military figure (ex,member of Knesset for Kadima)
• Amira Edrahi Libyan swimmer (2004 Olympics)
• Amira Hass Israeli left,wing Journalist
• Amira Hess Israeli poet & artist
• Amira McCarthy member of British girl group Neon Jungle
• Amira Nowaira Egyptian academic, translator, columnist & author
• Amira Pyliotis stage name Tecoma; Australian roots singer/songwriter
• Amira Sartani Israeli former politician (member of the Knesset)
• Amira Selim Egyptian soprano & opera singer
• Amira Griselda Gomez Tueme Mexican politician affiliated with PRI

The name Amira in Pop Culture

• Amira Masood character on British soap EastEnders
• Amira Krimani character from TV series "Veronica Mars"
• Amira / Red character from game "Monster Prom"