Will my child share the name Amira with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 358 UK babies named Amira per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amira in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amira becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amira is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 37 places over the last five years to #139 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Amira popular in the US as well as the UK?

Amira is more popular in the US (#136) than in the UK (#139). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👧 Girl's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #139

Amira

Amira sits comfortably in the UK charts at #139 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2024

#139

US Rank #136

About the Name Amira

Amira has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #139. The name has climbed 37 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Amira is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

It ranks similarly in the US at #136, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.