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Aamira

ah-MEE-rah · Princess, female ruler, or one who commands

2025 rank (girls)
#7,885
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 123,636 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2016

Declining since 2016, #7,885 for girls today.

Popularity of Aamira since 1989

Babies named Aamira per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aamira's real moment was 2021.

1225371990200020102020Most births 2015Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s0
2000s90
2010s257
2020s139

Meaning & origin

Aamira is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'princess' or 'female ruler,' closely tied to the masculine Amir. Since first appearing in U.S. records in 1989, it reached its peak rank of 7885 in 2021, but its trajectory has been falling since 2016. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls. The name remains uncommon, with no single top state showing heavy concentration, and it has not seen a revival in the 2020s. Aamira offers a direct and noble meaning, appealing to families seeking a name with clear cultural roots and a regal sense.

Aamira is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'amara (to command, to rule). It is closely related to the masculine name Amir (prince, commander) and is often interpreted as 'princess' or 'female leader.' The name has been used in various Muslim-majority societies and has seen some adoption in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ami, Mira, Aara

Variants: Amira, Ameera, Amirah

Sibling names for Aamira

Names that share Aamira's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Zara, Nadia, Samira, Hana, Intisar

Brothers: Amir, Zayn, Khalid, Omar, Rayan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aamira mean?
Aamira means 'princess' or 'female ruler,' derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to command.'
How popular is the name Aamira?
As of 2025, Aamira ranked 7885th in the U.S., with an incidence of about 1 in 123,636 births. Its peak popularity was in 2021, and its use has been declining since 2016.
Is Aamira a boy's or girl's name?
Aamira is almost exclusively a girl's name.