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Amira

Girl name · 241 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amira: 241 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 18 births in 2017.

Amira is a name of Arabic origin, meaning “princess” or “noble leader,” and it also appears in Hebrew as a variant of Amirah, meaning “she said” or “my nation.” Famous bearers include Israeli journalist Amira Hass, known for her reporting from Palestinian territories, and Dutch singer Amira Willighagen, who won Holland’s Got Talent at age nine. A notable variant is the Sanskrit-derived Amira, meaning “immortal,” giving the name a rich multicultural resonance. Although no major place connections exist, Amira has grown steadily in popularity across Scotland and the UK, often chosen for its elegant sound and empowering meaning.

Girl 21 of 52 years

Peak year
201718 babies
Latest (2025)
#21717 babies
Total births
241since 1991
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2017 · 18
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).