Amirah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Amirah means 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
Meaning of the Name Amirah
Amirah is an Arabic name that means 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. It is a feminine form of the name Amir, which means 'prince' or 'king'. The name carries with it connotations of strength, beauty, and royalty. It is commonly used in Muslim cultures and has gained popularity in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Amirah
The popularity for the name Amirah peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 549 births, which ranked number 1,067 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Amirah had the most female births in 2020 with 549, which ranked number 546 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Amirah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 377 births to 516 births, an increase of 36.87%. Among females, Amirah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 377 births to 516 births, an increase of 36.87%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amirah
- 20 Year Trend of Amirah: 263.38%
- 10 Year Trend of Amirah: 36.87%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Amirah: 36.87%
Popularity of Amirah by State
Among females, Amirah was most popular in Southeastern states with 146 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 51 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amirah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 559 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 51 | 668 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 458 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 510 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 604 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 628 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 548 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 377 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 433 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 547 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 648 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 463 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 634 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 411 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 504 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 603 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 542 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 509 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 462 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 565 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 689 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 530 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 628 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 471 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amirah
- Total Births of Amirah: 532 (3.19%)
- Female Births of Amirah: 532 (3.19%)
Given the upward trend of Amirah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.19% increase in total births, for a total of 532 births in 2024. For Females, births for Amirah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 532 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.19%.