Ameera
Meaningprincess · Arabic
Ameera is an Arabic girl name meaning “princess”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAmeera starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationAmeera is having its moment right now. Most Ameeras are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ameera would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 9,980 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAmeera first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Ameeras? Head to Michigan, where it's the #638 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Ameera
Ameera is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “princess”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Ameera
What does the name Ameera mean?
Ameera means “princess” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Sadie (“princess”), Sarah (“princess”), Amira (“princess”) and Sara (“princess”).
What is the origin of the name Ameera?
Ameera is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Ameera a boy or girl name?
Ameera is a girl name. In 2025, 161 US girls were named Ameera.
How popular is the name Ameera?
Ameera ranked #1,367 for US girls in 2025, given to 161 babies. Its best year was 2020, when it reached #1,282. Over the last five years it has slipped 85 places.
What names are similar to Ameera?
If you like Ameera, you might also like Sadie, Sarah, Amira and Sara.
What should I know before naming my baby Ameera?
Ameera is an Arabic girl name meaning “princess”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.