Almira is a unique and elegant given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'almus', meaning 'nourishing' or 'supportive'. It's pronounced as /əˈlmiːrə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. This name was popularized by Alexander Pope's poem "The Rape of the Lock" where it is used as a character name. Almira is typically associated with female individuals, however, its use for males is not unheard of. It is often given to express hope and wishes for a caring and nurturing personality in the bearer.
The name Almira experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with periods of high and low usage. The most notable peak occurred in 1917 with 48 births, while the lowest point was in 1953 and 1965 with only 6 births each. Overall, the total number of births named Almira from 1880 to 2023 is 1799.