What is the origin of the name Amirah?

Amirah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Amirah?

Amirah is currently ranked #464 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Amirah?

Amirah is pronounced ah-MEE-rah.

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GirlArabic

Amirah

ah-MEE-rah

Popularity

#464

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

10,253

Peak Year

#675 in 2024

First Recorded

1976

Style

Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'princess', 'leader', or 'commander'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Mira Ami Rah

Spelling Variations

Amira Ameera Amirah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Nadia Samira Layla

Personality Traits

NobleKindConfidentLeadership

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