Ahmir

Ahmir - A very unique male name

Ahmir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3066. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ahmir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ahmir? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ahmir. The baby boy name Ahmir was given to 117 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1217 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,532 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ahmir peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 854.

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Ahmir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ahmir is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #451 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,691.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ahmir is where you live.

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Ahmir origin and meaning

Variant of Amir (Arabic)

Built on Amir, Arabic for 'prince, commander'; the h-spelling is an American variant with no separate meaning

Ahmir re-spells Amir, peaking in 2022 before falling back. Elaborated spellings of a root name are credited to the root but marked uncertain, since this particular form has no independent history. It sits in a crowded family with Amir, Ameer and Ahmeer.

Origin uncertain

Ahmir is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ahmir, pop culture references for the name Ahmir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ahmir

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ahmir, sorted by popularity.

Amir / Amari / Amare / Ameer / Amar / Amiri / Ammar / Aamir / Anwar / Amauri /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ahmir

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ahmir a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ahmir?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-MEER · /ɑˈmɪər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Amir — The standard spelling; a separate established name.
• Ameer — Another transliteration variant.
• Ahmeer — A further elaborated spelling.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1991, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Ahmir gives parents Amir's princely meaning with a spelling that feels fuller and more distinctive.

Worth knowing

• Four spellings of the same name circulate (Amir, Ameer, Ahmir, Ahmeer) — mix-ups are certain.