How to say it
a · MIR · ah
əˈmɪər.ə
Feminine
Amirah
Princess, leader
What it means
Arabic, 'princess' or 'leader,' the feminine of Amir.
Amirah is the feminine of Amir, from the Arabic for 'princess,' 'commander,' or 'leader.' Regal and warm, it is widely used across the Muslim world, with the -h ending marking the fuller Arabic spelling next to Amira. Said uh-MEER-uh.
How to spell Amirah
The standard spelling is Amirah. Common variants include Amira, Ameera, Amyra, but Amirah is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #458 in 2023, currently #490 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
The fuller spelling of Amira; feminine of Amir.
- Worth knowing
'Princess' or 'leader'; widely used across the Muslim world.
Spelling variants
- Amira
- Ameera
- Amyra
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Common questions
- What does the name Amirah mean?
- Arabic, 'princess' or 'leader,' the feminine of Amir.
- What does Amirah mean in Arabic?
- In Arabic, Amirah means "Princess, leader." Amirah is the feminine of Amir, from the Arabic for 'princess,' 'commander,' or 'leader.' Regal and warm, it is widely used across the Muslim world, with the -h ending marking the fuller Arabic spelling next to Amira. Said uh-MEER-uh.
- How do you pronounce Amirah?
- Amirah is pronounced əˈmɪər.ə. Say it as a-MIR-ah, with the stress on the "mir" syllable.
- How do you spell Amirah?
- The standard spelling is Amirah. Common spelling variants include Amira, Ameera, Amyra.
- Is Amirah a boy or girl name?
- Amirah is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Amirah?
- Amirah ranked #490 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.