Meaning: Its source is an Arabic expression meaning "Princess."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Hebrew and Arabic.

Alternative Spellings: Ameera

Popularity: The name Amira ranked 797th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 4091st in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Its Arabic use is derived from an expression meaning ''Princess.'' Among Hebrew speakers, it may be derived from one of several expressions, with corresponding meanings of ''Treetop,'' ''Proverb'' or ''Sheaf of corn.''