Amira

Meaning of Amira

This name means 'princess' or 'commander.' It suggests someone with leadership qualities and a regal presence.

Amira has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Amira

Amira has held fairly steady, sitting around #132 in 2025 after peaking at #131 in 2023.

Notable people named Amira

• Amira Casar
  British-French actress, award-winning films
• Amira Willighagen
  Dutch opera singer, child prodigy
• Amira Hass
  Israeli journalist, peace activist
• Amira Elghawaby
  Canadian journalist, human rights advocate
• Amira Ahmed
  Egyptian actress, television star

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Questions about the name Amira

What does the name Amira mean?

Amira means this name means 'princess' or 'commander.' it suggests someone with leadership qualities and a regal presence, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Amira a boy's or a girl's name?

Amira is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Amira?

In 2025, Amira ranked #132 for girls, up from #136 the year before.

When was Amira most popular?

Amira peaked at #131 in 2023.