Amaira

Amaira is considered a Central American variant of Umaira (عميرة), a feminine derivative of the name Umair (عمير). Translated into German, the name means 'the long-lived' as well as 'the prosperous'.

What does the name Amaira mean?

Amaira is often regarded as a spelling variation of Umaira (عميرة), which is a feminine form of the name Umair (عمير). In German translation, the name has the meanings 'the long-lived' and 'the prosperous'. The roots of the name lie in Arabic and derive from 'umr (عمر), meaning 'life' or 'lifespan', as well as from 'ammār (عمّار), which is associated with 'long-lived', 'prosperous', 'long life', 'virtuous', or 'pious'. Additionally, Amaira is also considered a variant of Amirah or Amira. Other forms include Omaira, Qumaira, Oumayra, and Omayra.

Where does the name Amaira come from?

The origin of the name Amaira is Arabic, and it carries the meaning 'the long-lived'.

How do you pronounce Amaira?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Amaira are three syllables and harmonious. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'A-mai-ra' [aˈmaɪʁa], starting with an open 'A' that signifies openness. The flowing diphthong in the middle adds a certain dynamism to the sound, while the open '-ra' has a warm resonance. Amaira sounds melodic, feminine, and has a light, shimmering tone.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Amaira enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,921st on the list of the most common first names for girls. In the past ten years, Amaira has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,734th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 3,190th.