Rising since 1987, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamira since 1983
Babies named Kamira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 314 |
| 2010s | 327 |
| 2020s | 236 |
Meaning & origin
Kamira is an uncommon name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1983. Its trajectory has been rising since 1987, though it remains rare. In 2025, the name ranked 3903, with approximately 1 in 43,440 girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2009, indicating a modest surge in popularity during the late 2000s. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it may draw from Arabic roots meaning 'moonlight' or be a modern coinage. No top states were recorded for Kamira, reflecting its broad but sparse distribution. Parents drawn to melodic, vowel-rich names may find Kamira appealing for its soft sound and cross-cultural resonance.
Kamira is a name of uncertain origin, possibly emerging as a modern variant of Kamira or as a creative coinage. It may be related to the Arabic 'qamira' (moonlight) or the Sanskrit 'kamira' (desired), though no direct historical lineage can be confirmed. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1983 and has been used steadily since, likely influenced by similar-sounding names like Kira or Mira.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kami, Mira, Kira
Sibling names for Kamira
Names that share Kamira's style, for a brother or sister.
