Ameerah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MEER-ah / əˈmɪərəArabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: princess; Hebrew: rich, prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
Ameerah is derived from the Arabic word 'amirah,' meaning princess or leader. In Arabic culture, names with royal connotations are often favored. The name has also been used in Hebrew contexts, where it conveys a sense of wealth and prosperity. It reflects a blend of cultural significance across different regions.
Trend Summary
Ameerah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amira
- Ameera
International Variants
- Amira (Arabic)
- Amira (Spanish)
- Ameera (Arabic)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ameerah was first seen in the United States in 1976. Ameerah has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Ameerah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ameerah (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 13 | |
TX | 9 | |
FL | 9 | |
GA | 9 | |
NY | 8 | |
PA | 7 | |
IL | 7 | |
NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1976 | 16 |
1977 | 20 |
1978 | 22 |
1979 | 25 |
1980 | 26 |
1981 | 12 |
1982 | 17 |
1983 | 23 |
1984 | 15 |
1985 | 13 |
1986 | 11 |
1987 | 7 |
1988 | 9 |
1989 | 15 |
1990 | 13 |
1991 | 7 |
1992 | 13 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 18 |
1996 | 26 |
1997 | 26 |
1998 | 23 |
1999 | 36 |
2000 | 41 |
2001 | 32 |
2002 | 42 |
2003 | 54 |
2004 | 65 |
2005 | 79 |
2006 | 91 |
2007 | 81 |
2008 | 85 |
2009 | 74 |
2010 | 59 |
2011 | 81 |
2012 | 105 |
2013 | 117 |
2014 | 88 |
2015 | 82 |
2016 | 101 |
2017 | 103 |
2018 | 120 |
2019 | 96 |
2020 | 115 |
2021 | 117 |
2022 | 120 |
2023 | 98 |
2024 | 101 |