Ameer

Ameer - A very unique male name

Ameer appeared on the charts for the first time in 1974 on position #1850. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ameer and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ameer? 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 Ameer. The baby boy name Ameer was given to 189 baby boys in 2025, ranking #975 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,758 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ameer peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 802.

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Ameer is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ameer is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #375 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,358.

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 Ameer is where you live.

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Ameer origin and meaning

Respelling of Amir (Arabic)

A transliteration variant of Amir — Arabic 'commander, prince,' from the root of emir

Ameer is Amir spelled to make the Arabic pronunciation (ah-MEER) plain in English letters. Amir, 'prince' or 'commander,' is one of the most widespread Muslim boy names, and this spelling has been in the US data since 1974. It peaked in 2021 and has eased down since.

Attested etymology

Ameer is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ameer

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

Amir / Amari / Amare / Amar / Ahmir / 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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ameer

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 Ameer 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 Ameer?

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 · /əˈmɪər/

Around the world

• Amir (Arabic) — The more common transliteration of the same name
• Emir (Turkish) — The Turkish form of the same Arabic title-name

Spellings and nicknames

• Amir — The standard transliteration, a separate and more common name
• Emir — The Turkish form, a separate name in the data

Famous bearers

• Ameer Abdullah — American NFL running back (b. 1993) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ameer for Amir's princely meaning with a spelling that guides English pronunciation. It feels dignified and clear.

Worth knowing

• Amir is the far more common spelling, so Ameer will be 'corrected' to it often
• Ameer/Amir/Emir are the same title-name in different dress — expect all three