Amir
Amir: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Amir
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic أَمِير (ʔamīr, “commander, prince”). Doublet of amir, emir, admiral, and amira.
How popular is Amir?
Since 1880, 510 girls and 55,747 boys in the U.S. have been named Amir (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4830 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #95 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #105 for boys, with 3,308 babies given the name.
Names similar to Amir
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Amir
Sister and brother names that share Amir's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Amir FAQ
What does the name Amir mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic أَمِير (ʔamīr, “commander, prince”). Doublet of amir, emir, admiral, and amira.
What is the origin of the name Amir?
Amir is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Amir?
Since 1880, 510 girls and 55,747 boys in the U.S. have been named Amir (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4830 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #95 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #105 for boys, with 3,308 babies given the name.
Is Amir a boy or girl name?
Amir is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 510 girls and 55,747 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.