Emir: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ih-MIR · 2 syllables
Inherited from Ottoman Turkish (emir), from Arabic (amir).
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ih-MIR
- US rank (2025)
- #551
- US babies a year
- about 481 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Emir?
Emir was the #551 name in the US in 2025, given to 546 babies. It’s rising: up 226% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #551 |
| England & Wales | #569 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| France | #261 |
| Norway | #334 |
| Canada | #917 |
How old are people named Emir?
Half of US adults named Emir are older than 22; most are between 18 and 46. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Emir
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Questions about Emir
How do you pronounce Emir?
Emir is pronounced ih-MIR.
How popular is the name Emir?
Emir was the #551 name in the US in 2025, given to 546 babies. It’s rising: up 226% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Emir?
Half of US adults named Emir are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 46.