Damira

“Damira is a name that has roots in both Slavic and Arabic cultures”

Slavic origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#8155US 2023

13Births / yr

↑Rising

183All-time births

📅 Since 198600

How to pronounce Damira

DAM·EYE·ruh

/ˈdæm.ˈaɪ.rə/ · stress on DAM · 4 syllables

“Damira is a name that has roots in both Slavic and Arabic cultures”

Slavic origin · Girl name

What does Damira mean and where does it come from?

Damira is a name that has roots in both Slavic and Arabic cultures. In Slavic, it reflects a sense of peace and tranquility, while in Arabic, it emphasizes calmness. It is relatively common in regions such as the Balkans, where cultural exchanges have influenced naming. The name has been embraced by

Cultural significance

Damira has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Slavic-speaking communities, where it reflects values of slavic.

Peak popularity

Reached #8911 in 2000 — currently #8155 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Damira?

Damira works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Damira Grace

How popular is Damira right now?

Rising fast — up 2419 spots — currently #8155 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#8155 · Top 6.0%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#8155	13	▲ up 2419 · +44% births
2022	#10574	9	▲ up 3314 · +50% births
2021	#13888	6	▼ down 10
2020	#13878	6	▼ down 2685 · -33% births
2015	#11193	9	▲ up 1525 · +13% births
2010	#12718	8	▲ up 896 · +14% births
2005	#13614	7	▼ down 4703 · -36% births
2000	#8911	11	▲ up 3800 · +83% births
1995	#12711	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Damira

Best Year2023Rank #8155

Peak Count13

Average Rank#11738

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1995 - 20239 years

The story of Damira

Damira is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1986. With 183 total births recorded, Damira remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #12711 in 1995 to #8155 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Damira in 2000:

Emily Hannah Madison Ashley Sarah

Damira by decade

Damira peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	5
1990s	45
2000s ★	71
2010s	56
2020s	6

💎Damira has only 183 total recorded births since 1986 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Damira?

Common

DamDamieDamyIra

What names sound and feel like Damira?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Damira also consider these

Dahira

English · A meaningful name

Danira

Middle East · Arabic

Dabira

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Damyra

American · female version of

Common questions about the name Damira

What does the name Damira mean?

Damira means "Slavic" — a name rooted in Slavic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Damira?

Damira is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Damira have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Damira?

Damira originates from Slavic tradition. Slavic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Damira?

Damira is a four-syllable name pronounced D AE1 M AY1 R AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Damira?

Damira pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Slavic heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.