Rising since 1999, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Emira since 1996
Babies named Emira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 247 |
Meaning & origin
Emira is a modern feminine name that entered the U.S. Social Security data in 1996. Its meaning is debated, but it is most often linked to the Arabic 'amir' (commander, prince) as a feminine form, or to the Hebrew-derived Amira. The name has been steadily rising in popularity since 1999, reaching its peak rank of 3,832 in 2024, with a 1-in-42,297 birth rate. While it has not yet charted in any top state lists, its growth trajectory suggests increasing appeal among families seeking an elegant, cross-cultural name.
Emira is a name of debated origin. It is commonly considered a feminine form of Emir, which derives from the Arabic 'amir' (commander, prince). Alternatively, it may be a variant of the Hebrew-derived Amira, meaning 'treetop' or 'princess.' In the United States, Emira entered the Social Security data in 1996 and has seen modest but steady use, particularly in the 2020s.
“Emira” around the world
Where Emira lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emi, Mira
Sibling names for Emira
Names that share Emira's style, for a brother or sister.
