Amira vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amira

Girl #136 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,176
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amira Rank #136
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #136 for Amira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amira ___

  • Amira Rose
  • Amira Sofia
  • Amira Grace
  • Amira Jade
  • Amira Nour
  • Amira Lina

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amira

Layla Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amira or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Amira at #136 in the United States.

What do Amira and Theodore mean?

Amira means "commander, leader" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Amira and Theodore boy or girl names?

Amira is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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