Jamirah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahm-eer-ahh
Origin: Saudi Arabia
gender-female

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Updated on Mar 03, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Modest

Jamirah is a beautiful and unique name with Arabic origins. It signifies 'modest'or 'restrained from the forbidden things, 'reflecting qualities of humility and virtue. The name has its roots in the Middle Ages and has been carried by notable women throughout history, including Jamirah bint Al-Muqtadir, a princess from the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad, and Jamirah Al-Andalusiyah, a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar. Despite its rich history, the name Jamirah has remained predominantly a female name, symbolizing strength and elegance. Jamirah has been exclusively a female name for the last 32 years, with no recorded instances of males bearing the name. The name's popularity has varied over the years, with the highest recorded count in 2003 at 68 female births. It is often associated with qualities like passion, and divine light, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that embodies spiritual radiance.

Jamirah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jamirah is currently #9736 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Jamirah is currently #5521 on Kiindred Girl Names

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