Jamira

Meaning & origin

Jamira is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1977, during a period when inventive, melodious names with Arabic influences were gaining traction in African American communities. The name is likely a blend of elements from Jamal and Amira, both well-established names with Arabic origins meaning 'beauty' and 'princess,' respectively. Jamira saw its peak popularity in 2006, when it ranked #6546, but its usage has since declined steadily; between 2007 and the present, the name has followed a falling trajectory. Despite its peak, the name remains quite rare, with a 2025 incidence rate of roughly 1 in 94,545 births, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name. Jamira has no strong geographical associations, with no top states strongly tied to its usage, reflecting its relatively even but sparse distribution across the country.

Jamira is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 1977. It may be a blend of the Arabic-rooted names Jamal ('handsome, beauty') and Amira ('princess, commander'), or a feminine variant of Jameer. The name saw a modest peak in popularity in 2006.