Rising since 2012, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Amairah since 2010
Babies named Amairah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Amairah is a modern girl's name that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 2010. Its rise in popularity has been steady, climbing from obscurity to a peak rank of 9,457 in 2024, with a recent surge reflected in its trajectory of upward movement since 2012. The name's sound and spelling suggest influences from Arabic Amira, while its 'ai' spelling aligns with contemporary trends. Its meaning remains uncertain, as it may derive from multiple sources or be a purely creative coinage. Amairah has not yet established strong regional associations, with no top states recorded, but its increasing usage points to a growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name.
Amairah is a modern name that emerged in the United States around 2010. It may be a respelling of Amira, an Arabic name meaning 'princess' or 'leader', or a creative variant of Amara, which has roots in multiple languages including Igbo (meaning 'grace') and Sanskrit (meaning 'immortal'). The spelling with 'ai' adds a fashionable and distinctive touch.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mai, Ami, Rah
Sibling names for Amairah
Names that share Amairah's style, for a brother or sister.
