Ameera
Every Ameera since 1972 — 3,447 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ameera
Ameera is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,367 in 2025 with 161 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 3,447 American babies have been named Ameera. Its peak came in 2024, when 178 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ameera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ameera year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 | #1,367 |
| 2024 | 178 | #1,296 |
| 2023 | 167 | #1,349 |
| 2022 | 174 | #1,348 |
| 2021 | 159 | #1,380 |
| 2020 | 174 | #1,282 |
| 2019 | 154 | #1,442 |
| 2018 | 164 | #1,371 |
| 2017 | 151 | #1,478 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,669 |
| 2015 | 115 | #1,814 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1,922 |
| 2013 | 102 | #1,940 |
| 2012 | 96 | #2,018 |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,789 |
| 2010 | 94 | #2,095 |
| 2009 | 129 | #1,710 |
| 2008 | 171 | #1,391 |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,036 |
| 2006 | 101 | #1,978 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,503 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,287 |
| 2003 | 58 | #2,707 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,017 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,636 |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,123 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,354 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,913 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,362 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,450 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,121 |
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Famous people named Ameera
- Ameera al-Taweel Businessperson · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ameera in 2025?
Ameera ranked #1,367 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ameera?
3,447 babies have been named Ameera in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ameera most popular?
Ameera peaked in 2024, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Ameera a boy or girl name?
Ameera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ameera rising or falling?
Ameera is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ameera?
Well-known people named Ameera include Ameera al-Taweel (businessperson).