Amir: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-MEER · 2 syllables
Amir means “prince, commander”, from Arabic.
From Arabic (amir, “commander, prince”). Doublet of amir, emir, admiral, and amira.
- Meaning
- prince, commander
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER
- US rank (2025)
- #105
- US babies a year
- about 3,402 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Amir?
Amir was the #105 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,308 babies. It’s rising: up 95% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #105 |
| England & Wales | #266 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #247 |
| France | #44 |
| Norway | #130 |
| Canada | #106 |
| Australia | #186 |
How old are people named Amir?
Half of US adults named Amir are older than 25; most are between 18 and 47. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Amir
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Amir have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Amir
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Amir
What does the name Amir mean?
Amir means “prince, commander”. It comes from Arabic.
How do you pronounce Amir?
Amir is pronounced uh-MEER.
How popular is the name Amir?
Amir was the #105 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,308 babies. It’s rising: up 95% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Amir?
Half of US adults named Amir are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 47.