Ameer

Ameer: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameArabic origin#980 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Ameer

  • A male given name from Arabic.

Etymology

Variant spelling of Amir.

How popular is Ameer?

#980boys, 2025
233U.S. babies in 2025
#809peak rank (2016)
6,596babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,596 boys in the U.S. have been named Ameer. Its highest rank for boys was #809 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #980 for boys, with 233 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025287 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ameer FAQ

What does the name Ameer mean?

A male given name from Arabic. Variant spelling of Amir.

What is the origin of the name Ameer?

Ameer is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Ameer?

Since 1880, 6,596 boys in the U.S. have been named Ameer. Its highest rank for boys was #809 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #980 for boys, with 233 babies given the name.

Is Ameer a boy or girl name?

Ameer is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 6,596 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.