UK girl's name
Amiera
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly Arabic or Persian.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amiera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amiera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Amiera. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amiera ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 girls were registered as Amiera.
- • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amiera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
45
2026
Meaning
What does Amiera mean?
The name Amiera is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "amira," which means "princess" or "noble lady." The name is often associated with grace, beauty, and royalty.
In its earliest forms, the name was likely used among the Arabic nobility and aristocracy, as it carried connotations of high social status and refinement. It is possible that the name was inspired by the influential women of the early Islamic era, such as the wives and daughters of the Prophet Muhammad, who played crucial roles in shaping the cultural and religious landscape of the time.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed that its widespread use began during the Islamic Golden Age, a period spanning from the 8th to the 13th century CE. During this time, the Arabic language and culture flourished, and names like Amiera may have gained popularity among the intellectual and artistic circles of the era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amiera can be traced back to the 10th century CE, when a talented female poet and writer named Amiera al-Mutanabbi lived in present-day Iraq. She was renowned for her poetic compositions and her contributions to the literary scene of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Amiera was Amiera bint Amir al-Mu'minin, a princess and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE in present-day Morocco. She was known for her vast knowledge of Islamic sciences and her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 14th century, Amiera al-Andalusiyya was a renowned physician and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula. She made significant contributions to the field of medicine and was highly respected for her expertise and dedication to her craft.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the 20th century, the name Amiera was also associated with royalty and nobility. One example is Amiera Sultana, a 16th-century Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Selim II.
In the 19th century, Amiera bint Abdul Rahman was a prominent intellectual and writer from present-day Saudi Arabia. She played a pivotal role in promoting women's education and empowerment in the region.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Amiera. The name's rich heritage and associations with grace, nobility, and intellectual pursuits have contributed to its enduring popularity across various cultures and generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amiera over time
The chart below shows babies named Amiera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amiera, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amiera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amiera was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4645 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4502 | 31 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3973 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Amiera
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amiera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amiera in the UK right now?
In 2022, Amiera was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Amiera most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Amiera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amiera?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly Arabic or Persian.
How many people are called Amiera in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Amiera across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.