Rising since 2017, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Namirah since 2011
Babies named Namirah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Namirah first entered U.S. birth records in 2011 and has been rising in usage ever since, particularly since 2017. Its peak year so far was 2024, when it reached its highest rank. Despite the upward trajectory, the name remains extremely rare: in 2025 it occurred in roughly 1 out of every 229,610 births, placing it at rank 11,932. The name has not been recorded in any top state data, indicating it is scattered thinly across the country. Namirah likely appeals to parents seeking a distinctive Arabic name with an elegant sound and a connection to nature (the leopard). Its spelling variant Namira is also seen, though far less common. The rising trend suggests that Namirah may continue to gain modest attention in the coming years.
Namirah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, likely related to the word 'namir' (نَمِر) meaning leopard or panther. It shares roots with the masculine name Namir and the feminine Namira. The name is used in Arabic-speaking communities and among Muslims globally, though it remains rare in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nami, Mira
Variants: Namira, Namyra
Sibling names for Namirah
Names that share Namirah's style, for a brother or sister.
