Emira
Every Emira since 1996 — 470 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emira
Emira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,852 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 470 American babies have been named Emira. Its peak came in 2024, when 73 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 Emira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,852 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,469 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,343 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,143 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,759 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,062 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,691 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,507 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,893 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,109 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,123 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,269 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,198 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,581 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,591 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,913 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,764 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,965 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,486 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,247 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,435 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,177 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,706 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,136 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,103 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,805 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emira in 2025?
Emira ranked #3,852 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emira?
470 babies have been named Emira in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emira most popular?
Emira peaked in 2024, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Emira a boy or girl name?
Emira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emira rising or falling?
Emira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.