Amirah

Amirah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 675 girls in the United States.

Amirah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Amirah

Amirah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Amirah first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #458 in 2023, and in 2024 675 babies received the name — 10,253 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amirah in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#458 in 2023
Peak year
2024
Babies named Amirah in 2024
675
Total since 1880
10,253

Amirah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#240 in 2024
Babies named Amirah in 2025
189
Total since 1996
3,374

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amirah mean?

The meaning of Amirah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Amirah a boy or girl name?

Amirah is a girl name. In 2024, 675 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amirah?

Amirah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Amirah?

Amirah first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #458 in 2023, and 675 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].