Declining since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Aamirah since 2001
Babies named Aamirah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 105 |
Meaning & origin
Aamirah entered U.S. naming records in 2001 and has seen modest but steady use since then. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when it was given to roughly 1 in 229,610 newborns, placing it at rank 11,932. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2022, reflecting a slight decline after its peak year. Aamirah remains rare, with no state-level concentration, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with clear Arabic roots and a royal meaning.
Aamirah is the feminine form of the Arabic masculine name Aamir (or Amir), meaning 'princess' or 'one who commands.' Derived from the root 'amara ('to command, rule'), it shares its roots with the title Emir. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mira, Amira
Sibling names for Aamirah
Names that share Aamirah's style, for a brother or sister.
