Amirra
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "noblewoman".
Name Census estimates that about 452 living Americans carry the first name Amirra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amirra today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amirra births was 2008 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amirra. 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.
People living today
452
~ 1 in 758,306 Americans
Peak year
2008
29 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,209
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Amirra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amirra from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 199 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Amirra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amirra 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 Amirra 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 Amirra
The name Amirra is believed to have its origins in Arabic cultures and languages. It is derived from the Arabic word "amir," which means "prince" or "commander." The name may have been given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be respected leaders or authority figures.
In ancient times, the name Amirra was likely used primarily in regions where Arabic was spoken, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa. It may have been influenced by similar names found in other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew or Aramaic.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that variations of the name were used in historical documents or records from the region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Amirra was Amirra al-Basri, an Arabian poet who lived in the 8th century CE. She was renowned for her eloquent and passionate poetry, which often explored themes of love and longing.
In the 12th century, there was Amirra ibn Abi al-Razi, a prominent physician and philosopher from Persia. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and ethics, and his writings influenced scholars throughout the Islamic world.
During the Ottoman Empire, Amirra Pasha was a notable military commander and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century. He was known for his strategic prowess and his efforts to maintain order and stability in the regions under his rule.
In more recent history, Amirra Al-Khayri was a Syrian activist and human rights advocate who worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and displaced people in the region. She was born in 1958 and continued her advocacy work until her passing in 2019.
Another notable figure was Amirra Dallah, a renowned Egyptian artist and sculptor who lived from 1935 to 2011. Her works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and the Middle East, and she was widely acclaimed for her innovative techniques and bold style.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Amirra, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Amirra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amirra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Amirra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amirra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 452 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amirra 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 758,306 US residents.
Is Amirra a common name?
We classify Amirra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 457 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amirra most popular?
The single biggest year for Amirra was 2008, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amirra is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Amirra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amirra 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.
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.