Rising since 2002, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameira since 2000
Babies named Ameira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Ameira is a modern feminine name that emerged in U.S. records in 2000 and has been rising in popularity since 2002. In 2025, it ranked 6838, with about 1 in 100454 female newborns receiving the name. Its peak year was 2023, reflecting growing but still rare usage. The name is a respelling of the Arabic Amira, meaning 'princess' or 'leader,' and fits into a broader trend of names ending in '-ira' or '-a' that feel both exotic and accessible. Although it has not appeared in top state charts, Ameira appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet straightforward variant of a classic name.
Ameira appears to be a modern respelling or variant of Amira, which derives from the Arabic feminine form of amir, meaning 'prince' or 'commander,' thus 'princess' or 'leader.' The name entered English-speaking usage in the late 20th century, following a trend of adapting Arabic names with creative spellings. Its rise in the 2000s reflects broader interest in multicultural names with a melodic sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Mira, Amy
Sibling names for Ameira
Names that share Ameira's style, for a brother or sister.
