Fun Facts About the Name Omira
- 8 babies named Omira: U.S. records list 8 babies given the name Omira from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Omira Mean?
Omira is a feminine name of Arabic origin most likely meaning long-lived or flourishing. It is connected with the root ʿ-m-r, which has to do with life and flourishing. The related Arabic feminine name ʿUmayrah (عميرة) is a diminutive from the same root as the male name ʿUmar, and Omira appears to be a shortened or simplified spelling of that name, which is also rendered in English as Umayra or Omaira.
The similar name Amira, from Arabic amīr (commander, prince), means princess. It belongs to a different Arabic root, and the meaning princess is sometimes attached to Omira by confusion with Amira rather than by the root ʿ-m-r.
Omira Name History & Origins
The Arabic feminine name ʿUmayrah (عميرة) is formed as a diminutive from the same root as ʿUmar. The male name ʿUmar was borne by the second caliph, ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, and became widely used in Muslim communities; the feminine diminutive remained less common. Names from this family entered other languages through Arabic and Islamic naming practices, and in Spanish-speaking regions the related form Omaira, also spelled Omayra, is the better-known adaptation.
Omira is not the usual Arabic transliteration. It appears to be a shortened or simplified spelling of Omaira, but the exact route by which this form developed is not well documented. Its history should therefore be separated from the better-attested Arabic name ʿUmayrah and from the similar-looking name Amira.
How Popular is the Name Omira?
Omira has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2025. Its best rank was #11,663 in 2025.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #11,663 | 8 | 0.0005% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Omira Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are patient, persevering and strong willed. You are a good student, absorbing knowledge easily and retaining it well. You are either a saint or a sinner. You tend to hold things inside and suffer in silence. You are frank, methodical and believe in law, system and order.
You are always looking for an opportunity to achieve financial and emotional security. You are basically peacemaker. You understand the law of harmony and desire to balance your life with those around you. You may feel incomplete without someone to share your love, ideals, wealth or work. You can be very sensitive and could appear a bit shy and perceptive. You have developed intuition, patience and the ability to nurture others. You can achieve the state of happiness if you are willing to accept your needs in a complimentary relationship and go to create them.
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