Almyra
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "Princess".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Almyra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Almyra today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almyra births was 1916 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almyra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Almyra is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Almyras were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Almyra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1916
13 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1950 SSA rank
#5,311
Tracked since 1886
Popularity
Almyra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Almyra from the 1880s through to the 1950s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 69 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Almyra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Almyra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Almyra
The name Almyra is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word 'al-mir'ah', which means 'the princess' or 'the noble lady'. The name is thought to have emerged in the Middle East region during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Almyra can be found in a collection of Arabic poetry from the 9th century. In this work, the name is used as a metaphor to describe a beautiful and graceful woman. This suggests that the name was already in use during this time period and held connotations of beauty and nobility.
During the 11th century, there are records of an Almyra who was a renowned scholar and poet in the city of Cordoba, which was then part of the Islamic Caliphate of Cordoba. She is said to have written numerous works of poetry and literature, and was celebrated for her intellect and literary talents.
In the 13th century, an Almyra was mentioned in historical records as being a high-ranking official in the court of the Ayyubid Dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. This Almyra was known for her political acumen and diplomatic skills.
Another notable Almyra was a 15th-century explorer and adventurer from the Arabian Peninsula. She is said to have traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and parts of North Africa, and wrote detailed accounts of her journeys and the people and cultures she encountered.
In the 18th century, there was an Almyra who was a famous courtesan and entertainer in the Ottoman Empire. She was known for her beauty, wit, and talent as a singer and dancer, and was celebrated in poetry and literature of the time.
While the name Almyra has Arabic origins, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa. The name has carried connotations of beauty, nobility, and intelligence throughout its history, and has been borne by notable figures in fields such as literature, politics, and exploration.
People
Almyra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Almyra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Almyra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almyra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almyra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Almyra a common name?
We classify Almyra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 209 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Almyra most popular?
The single biggest year for Almyra was 1916, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almyra is about 83 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Almyra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Almyra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Almyra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Almyra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Almyra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Almyra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Almyra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.