Namira
Indian feminine name, meaning "tranquility" or "calmness".
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the first name Namira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Namira today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Namira births was 2023 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Namira. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Namira with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
146
~ 1 in 2,347,632 Americans
Peak year
2023
19 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,770
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Namira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Namira from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 55 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Namira 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 Namira 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 Namira
The name Namira is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has its roots in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit words "nami" meaning "to bow" or "to bend," and "raa" meaning "to give." Hence, the name Namira could be interpreted as "one who bows or submits."
In Hindu mythology, Namira is mentioned as one of the many names of the goddess Durga, who is revered as the divine mother and the embodiment of shakti (divine feminine power). The name is also associated with the concept of humility and reverence in the Hindu tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Namira can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century CE. However, its usage as a personal name is believed to have become more prevalent during the medieval period in India.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Namira. One such person was Namira Bai (1508-1563), a renowned Hindu mystic and poet from the Braj region of northern India. Her devotional poetry, known as Bhakti poetry, is widely celebrated and has been an influential part of the Bhakti movement in Hinduism.
Another notable figure with the name Namira was Namira Begum (1642-1700), a Mughal princess and daughter of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. She was known for her literary talents and patronage of the arts during the reign of her father.
In the 20th century, Namira Shankara Aiyar (1920-2005) was an Indian politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of Orissa and Punjab states in India. She was also the first woman to be appointed as the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
Namira Hosseini (born 1976) is an Iranian-American author and filmmaker known for her acclaimed memoir "Persepolis," which chronicles her childhood experiences during the Iranian Revolution. The book was later adapted into an animated film in 2007.
Namira Fazlani (born 1989) is a British-Indian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular Indian soap opera "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi."
While the name Namira has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu mythology, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries and has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and ethnicities around the world.
People
Namira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Namira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Namira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Namira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 146 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Namira 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 2,347,632 US residents.
Is Namira a common name?
We classify Namira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 147 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Namira most popular?
The single biggest year for Namira was 2023, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Namira is about 11 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 Namira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Namira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Namira 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 Namira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Namira 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 Namira 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 Americans are named Namira?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.