Origin, Meaning, And History of Amirah
The name Amirah is a feminine variation of the Arabic name Amir, meaning ‘commander.’ This name is also an Arabic derivative of Ameera or Emira, meaning ‘princess’ or ‘highborn girl.’ In addition, the name in Hebrew is associated with the meaning ‘treetop.’ Amirah also means ‘beautiful,’ ‘gentle,’ ‘prosperous,’ and ‘full of life.’
The Arabic origin of the word Amir or Emir relates to the honorary title that can refer to a male monarch, aristocrat, and holder of high-ranking military or political office. Thus, deriving the meaning ‘commander’ or ‘general.’ The word was popularized in English for the French word émir, which was one of the titles of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
The variations of the name include the Bosnian Emira and the Arabic Amira. The other variations of this name include Amyrah, Amyra, Amerah, Amera, Ameerah, Ameera, Amriah, Amariah, Amairah, Amirrah, Ahmera, Amara, Ameria, and Amari. The masculine forms of the name include Amir in Hebrew, Aamir in Arabic, and Emir in Bosnian. The nicknames for Amirah include Rae, Ami, Mira, Meerah, Mirah, and Merah.
A few fictional characters with this name include the wealthy and beautiful Amira Masood from the BBC soap operaEastEnders, the easy-going and friendly Emira Blight from the American animated fantasy television seriesThe Owl House, the mysterious Amirah from the novelShe Wore Red Trainersby Na’ima B. Robert, and the curious and adventurous twelve-year-old Amira from the fantasy novelAmira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worldsby Samira Ahmed.
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Famous People With The Name Amirah
- Amira Ben ChaabaneTunisian sabre fencer, a two-time gold medallist in the African Fencing Championships 2010 and 2019, and also four silver medals in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015
- Amira CasarBritish-born actress, who won the Best Actress award at the La Rochelle Television Film Festival, and is known for her role in To Paint or Make Love, La Vérité si je mens! and La femme qui pleure au chapeau rouge
- Amira RasheedA dance music singer, best known for her three-time UK Singles Charter My Desire in 1997, 1998, and 2001
- Ameerabint Aidan bin Nayef Al-Taweel Al-OtaibiSaudi Arabian philanthropist and former princess, who advocated for women’s rights such as equal rights to work, and was awarded the Woman Personality of the Year Award from the Middle East Excellence Award Institute
- Amirah Charline VannAmerican actress and singer, best known for her roles in How to Get Away with Murder, The Holmes Sisters, Miss Virginia, and Unsolved: The Murder of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G
Amirah On The Popularity Chart
Amirah, according to the US Social Security Administration, is a name that increased in popularity and ranking over time. Take a look at the following graphs to learn more about how this name has performed over time.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, this name was most popular among 14 babies per million, followed by a rise in popularity. The name was most popular in 2020 and was shared among 549 babies per million. However, the name was popular among 485 babies per million in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Amirah was lowest ranked in 1980 at 4984, followed by a consistent rise in the ranking, and was highest ranked at 545 in 2020. However, in 2021 the name was ranked 611.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Amirah
The name Amirah is pronounced a-mee-rah or ah-meer-ah. The following names may have a phonetic sound that is similar to this name.
Popular Sibling Names For Amirah
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Boy Sibling Names For Amirah
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Girl Sibling Names For Amirah
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Names With Similar Meanings as Amirah
Amirah is associated with the meanings princess, treetop, and leader. Here are a few names that may have similar meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Amirah?
The name Amirah means ‘a born princess.’
2. How to pronounce the name Amirah?
Amirah is pronounced as ah-mee-rah.
3. How popular is the name Amirah?
Amirah is quite popular in the US. It came into prominence after 2006 when it entered the top 1000 most popular names in the country. Then, its popularity kept on increasing throughout the following years. In 2022, the name ranked 577, with 516 babies sharing it (1).
4. What are some good nicknames for Amirah?
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