Boy nameCurrently #95 in the USRising
Amir
uh-MEER//əˈmɪər//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
Commander, prince
Amir comes from the Arabic 'amir', meaning commander or prince, historically a title for rulers and military leaders across the Islamic world. Its strong, dignified meaning has made it a popular choice across many cultures.
Amir's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Amir |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 42 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| 1974 | 56 |
| 1975 | 67 |
| 1976 | 69 |
| 1977 | 86 |
| 1978 | 104 |
| 1979 | 115 |
| 1980 | 130 |
| 1981 | 150 |
| 1982 | 137 |
| 1983 | 172 |
| 1984 | 209 |
| 1985 | 174 |
| 1986 | 209 |
| 1987 | 204 |
| 1988 | 215 |
| 1989 | 259 |
| 1990 | 275 |
| 1991 | 254 |
| 1992 | 258 |
| 1993 | 273 |
| 1994 | 337 |
| 1995 | 347 |
| 1996 | 366 |
| 1997 | 427 |
| 1998 | 530 |
| 1999 | 631 |
| 2000 | 611 |
| 2001 | 666 |
| 2002 | 766 |
| 2003 | 836 |
| 2004 | 870 |
| 2005 | 884 |
| 2006 | 1,003 |
| 2007 | 1,022 |
| 2008 | 1,150 |
| 2009 | 1,228 |
| 2010 | 1,234 |
| 2011 | 1,401 |
| 2012 | 1,486 |
| 2013 | 1,749 |
| 2014 | 1,836 |
| 2015 | 2,235 |
| 2016 | 2,463 |
| 2017 | 2,639 |
| 2018 | 2,618 |
| 2019 | 2,978 |
| 2020 | 3,196 |
| 2021 | 3,040 |
| 2022 | 3,361 |
| 2023 | 3,641 |
| 2024 | 3,631 |
Amir through the decades
- Amir peaked in 2023, when 3,641 babies were named Amir in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Amir has risen 129% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Amir currently ranks #95 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Amir
Variants & spellings
Ameer