Almira

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Almira

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Almira comes from an Arabic name meaning “Princess,” or “Noble.”

History:
Almira was the title of a George Handel’s first opera, the highly popular Almira of 1705.
Although common as a name in the 19th century United States, Almira and Elmira have declined considerably in the 20th century.

Pronunciation: all-my-rah.

Alternates: Elmira, Almirah, Elmirah.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.003 % named Elmira
less than 0.001 % named Almira

Popularity of Almira:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1850: 162nd most popular.
1900-1910: 942nd most popular.
1910-2000: N/A

Popularity of Elmira:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1850: 131st most popular.
1900-1910: 750th most popular.
1910-1920: 698th most popular.
1920-1930: 809th most popular.
1930-2000: N/A