Total births
491
Girls' name · since 1989
Aamira
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 491 babies named Aamira, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5222
- among girls today
- 491
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Aamira currently ranks #5222 among girls' names in America, with 491 babies recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aamira has been recorded 491 times among girls since 1989, currently ranked #5222 nationally and more common than 71% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #5222 among girls today
- 491 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aamira is currently the #5222 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 491 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5222
- among girls today
- 491
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Aamira vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5222
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Aamira was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
37 babies were named Aamira in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Aamira compares
491 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aamira's all-time total is 29% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aamira | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 491 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aamira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aamira's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aamira at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#5,222
Active since
1989
Aamira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Aamira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aamira's strongest decade.
257 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Aamira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 2000s 90
2000s
90 births
- 2010s
2010s
257 births
- 2020s
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 257 births (52% of all-time use).
Aamira by state
Where Aamira concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 18 | 3.7% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.0% |
New York share of Aamira's total US births 3.7%
Even split
18 of 491 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aamira? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 491 babies named Aamira. Today it holds rank #5222 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 37 births.
When was Aamira most popular? ▼
Aamira was most popular in the 2010s decade with 257 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Aamira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aamira are New York (18 births), California (11 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Aamira been used? ▼
Records for Aamira go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aamira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aaminah, Aamiyah, Aamina, Aamirah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aamira's data
- Aamira's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (257 total births) through the 2020s (139) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Aamiras (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aamira
Nearby Names Like Aamira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aamira
Aaminah Girl
#5365 532 births
Aamiyah Girl
#10741 520 births
Aamina Girl
#5878 437 births
Aamirah Girl
#8743 317 births
Aamna Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aamira: #5222 Girls' Name - 491 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aamira. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aamira draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.