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UK girl's name

Amiira

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "commander".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amiira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amiira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 9 births.

This profile covers 117 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 116 living people in the UK are called Amiira. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amiira ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 9 girls were registered as Amiira.
  • About 116 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amiira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2004

9 births

Estimated living

116

2026

Meaning

What does Amiira mean?

The name Amiira is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word "amir" which means "prince" or "commander". The name has its roots in the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures, where it was first used during the medieval period.

In the Arabic language, the word "amir" is closely associated with nobility and leadership. It was commonly used as a title for rulers and commanders of armies. The name Amiira, being the feminine form of "amir", was often given to daughters of noble families or those with a connection to the ruling class.

The earliest recorded use of the name Amiira can be traced back to the 8th century CE, during the Abbasid Caliphate. It is believed that the name was initially used by Arab aristocratic families and gradually gained popularity among the general population.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Amiira was Amiira bint Muhammad ibn Ismail, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. She was celebrated for her contributions to the literary and intellectual life of the Abbasid court.

Another notable Amiira from history was Amiira bint Al-Mughira, a 7th-century Arab woman who was known for her bravery and leadership skills. She played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and is remembered for her military achievements.

In the 12th century, Amiira bint Khalaf Al-Samarkandiyya was a prominent female scholar and poet from Samarkand, known for her expertise in various fields including literature, mathematics, and astronomy.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name Amiira was often associated with royal and aristocratic families. One such example is Amiira Sultan, the daughter of Sultan Ahmed III, who lived in the early 18th century.

In more recent times, Amiira Al-Taweel, born in 1983, is a renowned Saudi Arabian princess and philanthropist who has been actively involved in various humanitarian and social causes.

These historical figures and many others have contributed to the rich legacy and cultural significance of the name Amiira, solidifying its association with leadership, nobility, and intellectual pursuits.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amiira over time

The chart below shows babies named Amiira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amiira, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amiira
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Decades

Amiira by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amiira 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 #3982 21 4
2010s #3462 59 9
2000s #3486 37 7

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FAQ

Amiira: questions and answers

How popular is the name Amiira in the UK right now?

In 2024, Amiira was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Amiira most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 9 babies registered as Amiira in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amiira?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "commander".

How many people are called Amiira in the UK?

A total of 117 babies have been registered as Amiira across the 20 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.