Amina vs Amirah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amirah

Girl #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#464
Total SSA Count
675
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amina Rank #307
Amirah Rank #464

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 vs #464 for Amirah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amina ___

  • Amina Rose
  • Amina Grace
  • Amina Jade
  • Amina Sofia
  • Amina Marie

Amirah ___

  • Amirah Grace
  • Amirah Jade
  • Amirah Rose
  • Amirah Simone
  • Amirah Nicole
  • Amirah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amina

Yusuf Ibrahim Zara Layla Idris

If you choose Amirah

Zara Layla Nadia Imani Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amina or Amirah more popular?

Amina is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Amirah at #464 in the United States.

What do Amina and Amirah mean?

Amina means "Honest, truthful". Amirah means "commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Amina and Amirah boy or girl names?

Amina is primarily a girl name. Amirah is primarily a girl name.

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