Meaning and history
Amirah is a feminine form of the Arabic name and title amīr, meaning “commander” or “prince.” The corresponding feminine noun amīra means “princess” or “female ruler,” and Amirah represents a common English transliteration. It is used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, with spellings including Amira and Ameera. Notable bearers include American actor Amirah Vann and British athlete Amirah Droudis. The final h reflects transliteration style rather than a different meaning.
20062006: 270 births, rank #970
2007: 260 births, rank #1,018
2008: 381 births, rank #770
2009: 342 births, rank #824
2010: 328 births, rank #819
20112011: 346 births, rank #784
2012: 378 births, rank #733
2013: 333 births, rank #810
2014: 428 births, rank #666
2015: 427 births, rank #670
20162016: 401 births, rank #711
2017: 450 births, rank #661
2018: 393 births, rank #721
2019: 493 births, rank #611
2020: 551 births, rank #545
20212021: 488 births, rank #611
2022: 519 births, rank #576
2023: 673 births, rank #458
2024: 678 births, rank #463
20252025: 603 births, rank #490
Amirah moved from #464 to #490 for girls between 2024 and 2025. Its highest annual birth count came in 2024, with 678 births.