Declining since 2021, #2,438 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameerah since 1976
Babies named Ameerah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 148 |
| 1990s | 192 |
| 2000s | 644 |
| 2010s | 953 |
| 2020s | 625 |
Meaning & origin
Ameerah, the feminine form of Amir, entered U.S. records in 1976 and has seen a notable rise since the early 2000s. Its trajectory, however, has been falling since 2021 after reaching its peak rank of 2,438 in 2022. The name is most popular in states with large Arab-American communities, such as New York, Michigan, and California. With about 1 in 22,017 baby girls receiving the name in 2025, it remains a distinctive yet accessible choice. Ameerah's straightforward meaning and graceful sound have contributed to its steady use, even as it has begun to decline from its recent peak.
Ameerah is the feminine form of the Arabic title 'amir' (commander, prince), originally denoting a female leader or princess. It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries as a given name, often spelled Amira. In the United States, it gained visibility from the 1970s onward, with a spike in popularity in recent decades.
Where Ameerah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mira
Sibling names for Ameerah
Names that share Ameerah's style, for a brother or sister.
