Amirah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-MEER-uh · 3 syllables
Amirah means “princess”, from Arabic.
Spelling variant of Amira.
- Meaning
- princess
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #490
- US babies a year
- about 592 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Amirah?
Amirah was the #490 name in the US in 2025, given to 603 babies. It’s rising: up 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #490 |
| England & Wales | #357 |
| Scotland | #471 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #426 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Amirah?
Half of US adults named Amirah are older than 23; most are between 18 and 42. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Amirah
What does the name Amirah mean?
Amirah means “princess”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Amirah?
Amirah is pronounced uh-MEER-uh.
How popular is the name Amirah?
Amirah was the #490 name in the US in 2025, given to 603 babies. It’s rising: up 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Amirah?
Half of US adults named Amirah are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 42.