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UK girl's name

Amyra

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

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.

Amyra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amyra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #365, with 119 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 119 births.

This profile covers 555 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.

Amyra is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 564 living people in the UK are called Amyra. 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

  • Amyra ranked #365 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 119 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 119 girls were registered as Amyra.
  • Amyra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2024.
  • About 564 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amyra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#365

2024

Births in 2024

119

Latest year

Peak year

2024

119 births

Estimated living

564

2026

Meaning

What does Amyra mean?

The name Amyra is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," which means "immortal" or "eternal." This suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of longevity and everlasting life in ancient Indian culture.

While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, some historical references suggest that it may have been used in ancient Hindu scriptures or texts. However, specific mentions of the name in these ancient writings are not well-documented or widely known.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amyra can be traced back to the 16th century CE. During this time, a prominent Indian poet and writer named Amyra Kavi lived in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Amyra Kavi was known for his works in both Persian and Sanskrit languages.

In the 18th century, Amyra Begum was a prominent Indian princess and the daughter of the Nawab of Oudh. She was known for her patronage of arts and literature and played a significant role in the cultural life of the region during her time.

Another notable figure with the name Amyra was Amyra Dastur, an Indian actress born in 1993. She has appeared in several Bollywood films and is known for her performances in movies like "Mr. X" and "Judgementall Hai Kya."

Amyra Rosario, born in 1984, is a Puerto Rican model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films. She is recognized for her work in projects like "The Gunman" and "Pain & Gain."

Amyra Dastur, an Indian actress born in 1993, has graced the silver screen with her performances in several Bollywood films, including "Mr. X" and "Judgementall Hai Kya." Her talent and versatility have earned her recognition in the Indian film industry.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amyra over time

The chart below shows babies named Amyra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 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 Amyra, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 119 births in 2024, compared with 119 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amyra
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Decades

Amyra by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amyra 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 #578 387 5
2010s #2565 157 8
2000s #3641 11 2

Geography

Where Amyra is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amyra. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Amyra ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #638 in 2024.

Scotland
4

Across the UK

Amyra in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#638 in 2024

3 years of NRS records, 11 total registered

Related

Names similar to Amyra

FAQ

Amyra: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Amyra was ranked #365 for girls in England and Wales, with 119 births registered.

When was Amyra most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 119 babies registered as Amyra in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amyra?

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

How many people are called Amyra in the UK?

A total of 555 babies have been registered as Amyra across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 11 more in Scotland.

Where is Amyra most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Amyra ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #638 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.