Ameera
Girl name · 89 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ameera: 89 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2025.
Of Arabic origin, Ameera is a feminine form of Amir, meaning "princess" or "commander." It carries connotations of leadership and nobility, closely related to the masculine title "emir." While not common in historical Scottish records, the name has gained quiet popularity in modern Scotland alongside other Arabic-origin names. One notable bearer is Ameera al-Taweel, a Saudi Arabian royal and philanthropist known for her charitable work. The name shares its root with the city of Amiriya in Yemen, as well as the Indian princely state of Amirgarh. Ameera is sometimes seen spelled as Amira, and it offers a melodic alternative to more familiar princess-themed names like Sarah or Fiona.
Girl 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20258 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3878 babies
- Total births
- 89since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y